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CV03 OOB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 OOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,231 miles

Front tyres getting lower on inner edge,still legal

Offside Front wheel rim slightly distorted

corrosion at offside & nearside rear brake pipes,not to excess at present

fine cracks in both front brake hoses

silencer outer casing slightly corroded

slight distortion in offside rear wheel rim

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,469 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

both front brake hoses got fine cracks

both rear brake pipes corroded,but not to excess at present

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,532 miles

both os wheels got slight distorted rims

fine cracks in front brakehoses

fine cracks in rear tyres tread

rear brakepipes corroded,but not excessive

slight noise from front upper strutmountings ,when turning

Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,532 miles

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

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

both os wheels got slight distorted rims

fine cracks in front brakehoses

fine cracks in rear tyres tread

rear brakepipes corroded,but not excessive

slight noise from front upper strutmountings ,when turning

Fail 15 Jan 2014 82,181 miles

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

both front brakehoses slightly perished in outer rubber

both os inner wheelrims got slight distortion

osr brakepipe shows slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,181 miles

both front brakehoses slightly perished in outer rubber

both os inner wheelrims got slight distortion

osr brakepipe shows slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,478 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,244 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 64,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washers not working

Fail 16 Jan 2009 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washers not working

Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,982 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 30,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,774 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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CV03 OOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV03 OOB, 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 CV03 OOB registered?

CV03 OOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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