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HV03 OUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 OUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tryes wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 89,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tryes wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,386 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box mount repaired

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,344 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,289 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,961 miles

Advise Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,658 miles

Both Rear Tyres are starting to crack up due to their age & are out of shape on their inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre bald & slightly out of shape on outer edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

note;noticed o/s/r seatbelt buckle not engaged.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,247 miles

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

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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HV03 OUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV03 OUF, 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 HV03 OUF registered?

HV03 OUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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