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OV03 RXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,446 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 121,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 111,637 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 111,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,041 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,877 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 11 Feb 2011 70,573 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,559 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,774 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 RXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

OV03 RXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is OV03 RXY safe to buy?

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