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102,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
MIL on. Coolant light on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
MIL on. Coolant light on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine mil lamp on
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine mil lamp on
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on a b s pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front bumper damaged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front bumper damaged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
all road wheels slightly distorted
antiroll bar bushes noisy
slight knock through steering column
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
all road wheels slightly distorted
antiroll bar bushes noisy
slight knock through steering column
Front Shoick absorbers provide reduced damping effect.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inside rim multiple areas of damage. (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Distortion in two areas of wheel damage. (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play UJ on shaft inside the car. (2.1.5)
Front Shoick absorbers provide reduced damping effect.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all road wheels have dents
rear tyres stepping
slight knock felt through steering wheel
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front tyre perished and tread down to 3mm
O/S/R Tyre inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R Tyre inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play detected at steering wheel
advise both rear tyres
unable to check sills because of plastic covers
unable to check all testable items due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
unable to check all testable items due to plastic covers
not able to see all metal brake pipes because of covers
rear no/plate poor
unable to check outer sills because of plastic covers
rear noplate poor
unable to check sills because of plastic covers
unable to see fuel and brakepipes because of plastic covers
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OV03 RXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 RXP, 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 RXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2003.
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