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OV03 RXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 RXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,942 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 116,940 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 109,391 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH REQUIRED AND NEED REPLACING VERY SHORTLY.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,391 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH REQUIRED AND NEED REPLACING VERY SHORTLY.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,191 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 101,191 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,007 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,671 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,400 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 RXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

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

Is OV03 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 RXL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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