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OV03 POF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 POF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

under- body shield prevents full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,665 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

under-trays obstruct some vehicle components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

under-trays obstruct some vehicle components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,805 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear arches corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,755 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated but not blowing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,630 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust centre box deteriorated but not blowing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,041 miles

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

Front discs have a corroded ridge

Knocking noise from steering

Under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn inside edges

under body covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn inside edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,292 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,030 miles

sill covers fitted

under car covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

under car covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,554 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 POF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV03 POF, 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 OV03 POF registered?

OV03 POF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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