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NY03 OPB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 OPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays

Pass 27 Apr 2019 107,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,513 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s sills... unable to inspect properly due to plastic covers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,067 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,067 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,805 miles

Both rear side sills have surface rust

N/side front tyre perished

Rear exhaust box correded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear side sills have surface rust

N/side front tyre perished

Rear exhaust box correded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,621 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,661 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre has cut on inner tread, however cords not exposed

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,463 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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NY03 OPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY03 OPB, 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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NY03 OPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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