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OV03 XLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,693 mi
Last recorded47,693 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 47,693 miles

Knocking at steering wheel but no free play detected

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Knocking at steering wheel but no free play detected

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 47,166 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 46,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 46,246 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 45,217 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 45,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 44,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2020 44,241 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 May 2019 42,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and has cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and has cuts to outer sidewall

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 41,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and has cuts to outer sidewall

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 40,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 40,155 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 38,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,562 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cut

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 14 May 2014 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 May 2013 32,752 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 30,923 miles

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 May 2011 29,477 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 May 2010 27,526 miles

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

note; nearside rear (dunlop) tyre inner 'blocking' wear....good tread....

Fail 24 May 2010 27,526 miles

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

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

note; nearside rear (dunlop) tyre inner 'blocking' wear....good tread....

Pass 26 May 2009 24,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,123 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 18,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts in tyre but not reaching the ply/cords

Pass 24 May 2006 12,814 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 XLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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