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EO03 VBA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,354 mi
Last recorded118,354 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,563 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Engine cover fitted

N/S/R Brake pipe coated

O/S/R Brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R jacking bush/bung missing

Sill covers fitted

Slight knock from steering when going from neutral position to turn

Slight play in steering at neutral position

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Various parts of the body have corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2017 116,563 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Engine cover fitted

N/S/R Brake pipe coated

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

O/S/R Brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R jacking bush/bung missing

Sill covers fitted

Slight knock from steering when going from neutral position to turn

Slight play in steering at neutral position

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Various parts of the body have corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,736 miles

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

all tyres vary low

knock in strring colum

Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres vary low

knock in strring colum

Fail 23 Jan 2016 97,546 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,831 miles

Both offside jacking pads missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front suspension spring slightly corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,546 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both offside jacking pads missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front suspension spring slightly corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,296 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front discs appear worn

Fail 26 Jan 2013 43,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front discs appear worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,841 miles

nearside rear tyre structure un even

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,732 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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EO03 VBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EO03 VBA, 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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EO03 VBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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