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GU03 OZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 88,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven were on inner edge

offside rear tyre has uneven were on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside tyre has uneven were on inner edge

offside tyre has uneven were on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,708 miles

N/S/R TYRE WARN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R TYRE WARN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,708 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R TYRE WARN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R TYRE WARN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 38,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,786 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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GU03 OZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU03 OZE, 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 GU03 OZE registered?

GU03 OZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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