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EO03 VBB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,055 mi
Last recorded42,055 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 40,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,540 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,769 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,978 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,371 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 VBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EO03 VBB, 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 EO03 VBB registered?

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

Is EO03 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 VBB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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