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CA03 OUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,204 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake pads worn thin

Front brake pads worn thin

Nears rear shock leaking slightly

Nearside wiper worn

Offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Nov 2016 113,199 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake pads worn thin

Front brake pads worn thin

Nears rear shock leaking slightly

Nearside wiper worn

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,359 miles

Brake pipes cleaned and greased

Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,063 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,569 miles

n/s/f brake flexy cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,714 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,066 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 26,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,305 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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CA03 OUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 CA03 OUH, 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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CA03 OUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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