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GU03 OYH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,309 mi
Last recorded91,309 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,309 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread bothside (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle Rotation (4.1.A.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread bothside (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,729 miles

Front bothside tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 85,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bothside tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,723 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,895 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,318 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,318 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,276 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,016 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 51,016 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,403 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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GU03 OYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc 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 GU03 OYH, 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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GU03 OYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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