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ONZ 1003

2003 Mercedes Atego

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

245,415 mi
Last recorded245,415 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Atego153,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 1003
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 245,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 244,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 244,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 244,573 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 24,453 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 24,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 24,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 240,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 239,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 2,386,561 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 238,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 238,446 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 238,376 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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ONZ 1003 is a 2003 Mercedes Atego in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 153,816 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONZ 1003, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ONZ 1003?

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What year was ONZ 1003 registered?

ONZ 1003 is a 2003 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is ONZ 1003 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONZ 1003 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONZ 1003 have outstanding finance?

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