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AO03 TMU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,269 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

front corroded undercar

rear box

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,239 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

front corroded undercar

rear box

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2015 85,989 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 85,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,657 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,627 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL ON INNER EDGE

Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,543 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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AO03 TMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 TMU, 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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What year was AO03 TMU registered?

AO03 TMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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