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S55 DYS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,286 mi
Last recorded62,286 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 13 Oct 2021 60,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,893 miles

under trays fitted front to rear restricting full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2020 57,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted front to rear restricting full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,537 miles

Front Front bumper slightly damaged,not likely to become detatched

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 55,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Front bumper slightly damaged,not likely to become detatched

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,268 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 54,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 52,071 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,915 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,883 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,367 miles

plastic covers over outer sill assys

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers and covers front and rearon underside

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,967 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 23,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,466 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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S55 DYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 DYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S55 DYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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