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OV03 RXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 RXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 119,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,588 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,294 miles

brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o/s front tyre near limit worn on inner edge

screen chipped and cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,021 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,221 miles

engine noise

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine noise

front tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre bald outside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,009 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

wiper blades slightly smeaing wndscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

wiper blades slightly smeaing wndscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 39,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,202 miles

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

advise vehicle underbody covered by covers

Pass 31 May 2007 34,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 26,289 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

OV03 RXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is OV03 RXF safe to buy?

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