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OU03 ZNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 113,639 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Pass 20 Apr 2021 108,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar(s) linkage ball joint has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,707 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front Brake hose(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,958 miles

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

front Brake hose(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2014 72,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,012 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,221 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 64,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,457 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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OU03 ZNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZNF, 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 OU03 ZNF registered?

OU03 ZNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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