MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
all tyres vary low
knock in strring colum
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
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)
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
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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
nearside rear tyre structure un even
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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