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OE03 HVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,974 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 23 Sep 2016 59,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,288 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,583 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 47,583 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,035 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre 2mm 1.6 inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,714 miles

advise front discs lipped pads slightly worn

advise rear tyres wearing slightly more on the inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,918 miles

advise front pads getting worn discs slightly lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,312 miles

strong advise front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

strong advise rear tyres getting feathered on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,366 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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OE03 HVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OE03 HVT, 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 OE03 HVT registered?

OE03 HVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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