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NA03 OCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 OCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 100,180 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,303 miles

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

Oil leak under car ()

Oil leak under car ()

Rear both rear seat belt covers damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2015 99,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 99,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,126 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 18,126 miles

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

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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NA03 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NA03 OCU, 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 NA03 OCU registered?

NA03 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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