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AO03 ULT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray cover with oil possible power steering leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,721 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,273 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,842 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,871 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 12,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,798 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 ULT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 ULT registered?

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

Is AO03 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 ULT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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