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L26 OWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,680 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,917 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,789 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,494 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,632 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,975 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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L26 OWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L26 OWL, 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 L26 OWL registered?

L26 OWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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