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OM03 SAN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,122 mi
Last recorded137,122 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM03 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 137,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 131,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 131,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,490 miles

Central Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 131,476 miles

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

Central Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 129,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.2.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,077 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,175 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 121,175 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,580 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 109,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,993 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs getting worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,638 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,936 miles

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

front and rear number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,362 miles

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

o/s/r and both fronts tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,397 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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OM03 SAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OM03 SAN, 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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OM03 SAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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