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M1 CVO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

26,984 mi
Last recorded26,984 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 CVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 26,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

Fail 7 Jan 2026 26,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 26,638 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Fail 1 Feb 2025 26,638 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Fail 17 Oct 2024 26,634 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Pass 31 Oct 2023 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED, INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 25,259 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED, INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 24,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS & FLOOR, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 24,424 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS & FLOOR, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,277 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE CUTS AT SIDEWALL

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,492 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 22,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 21,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,285 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 21,280 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 18,488 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 15,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 11,975 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 2,474 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 2,474 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 2,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 2,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 2,376 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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M1 CVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M1 CVO, 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 M1 CVO registered?

M1 CVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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