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AO03 ULR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,999 mi
Last recorded168,999 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ULR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 168,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 165,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 160,233 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 160,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 151,824 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 146,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 146,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 112,691 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,461 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade deteriated.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,251 miles

front brake disc lipped

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 May 2009 60,572 miles

belly pan fitted

front disc lipped

Pass 23 May 2008 50,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 50,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 32,998 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 32,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ULR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO03 ULR, 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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AO03 ULR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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