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OU03 ZKW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside door mirror missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,239 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,411 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,219 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,447 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,630 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,014 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,014 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy cracking both rear tyres

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,327 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

front brake pads low

rear number plate deteriating

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,462 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear & cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,462 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear & cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

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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OU03 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc 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 OU03 ZKW, 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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OU03 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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