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HT03 OZM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,791 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Knocking noise from steering column

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Knocking noise from steering column

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,313 miles

slight play in nsr suspension arm, center exhaust outer shell peeling off.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,683 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded/detatched

rear number plate detweriorating

slight perishing front brake hoses

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,019 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,310 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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HT03 OZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HT03 OZM, 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 HT03 OZM registered?

HT03 OZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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