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OV03 PLN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 PLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,350 miles

Drivers door damaged

Exhaust corroded

Rear outer wheel outer wheel arches corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 91,350 miles

Drivers door damaged

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear outer wheel outer wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,103 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

drivers door damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,103 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

drivers door damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door skin damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front door skin damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front suspension components have corrosion

offside front seat adjuster cover missing

plastic covers fitted to under side

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer to inner sill panel holed by corrosion not deemed to be within prescribed area

Nearside door mirror repeater lamp lens damaged not considered excessive

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

Offside Front door lower rubber seal adrift

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer to inner sill has corrosion not deemed to be within a prescribed area

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,061 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 66,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,557 miles

Both rear tyres perished offside near limit

Front pads low

Offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,550 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres perished offside near limit

Front pads low

Offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,905 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 24,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,102 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 8,450 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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OV03 PLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OV03 PLN, 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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OV03 PLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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