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AO03 XZK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,146 mi
Last recorded97,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear archs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 97,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

rear archs corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 93,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Fail 16 May 2014 93,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Pass 14 May 2013 88,197 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front inner tie rod

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 88,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front inner tie rod

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 79,387 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 68,532 miles

o/s n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 19 May 2011 68,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,169 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,063 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 XZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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