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AO03 ZZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,898 mi
Last recorded59,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Steering has slight noise knocking

Fail 8 May 2018 59,511 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (Jacking Point) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 56,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,124 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 41,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 412,343 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 37,558 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 21 May 2012 31,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 31,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 27,622 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 23,639 miles

"clunking" noise from top of steering column

Nail in nearside rear tyre , also tread depth low on inner edge.

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside front brake pipes.

Pass 14 May 2009 21,135 miles

n/s/r tyre, depth low on edges.

Fail 12 May 2009 21,074 miles

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

n/s/r tyre, depth low on edges.

Pass 23 May 2008 18,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2008 18,436 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2007 15,323 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 15,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 11,788 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 ZZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

AO03 ZZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 ZZH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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