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AO03 ULP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ULP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,238 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both starting to wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both starting to wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,777 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

muddy to underneath

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

muddy to underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,174 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,903 miles

adv fanbelt tensioner and belt noisy on idle

adv rear wiper blade split

strong adv both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outside edges

Pass 14 May 2007 33,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,484 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 ULP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

AO03 ULP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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