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EW03 ORS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,861 mi
Last recorded113,861 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 ORS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,861 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody and rear wheel arches

plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 2 Nov 2021 113,833 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underbody and rear wheel arches

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,634 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s+n/s rear outer sills corroded painted over

Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,552 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,783 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,761 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,420 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust box detteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush splitting not excessive movement yet (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing toward wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush splitting movement not excessive yet (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cord showing (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush splitting not excessive movement yet (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing toward wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush splitting movement not excessive yet (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 76,488 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,702 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,211 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,929 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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EW03 ORS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EW03 ORS, 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 EW03 ORS registered?

EW03 ORS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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