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OV03 XMC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,753 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted front to rear ,obscuring some parts to be tested

Fail 19 Oct 2019 84,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bush has major play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted front to rear ,obscuring some parts to be tested

Pass 13 Oct 2018 79,404 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (offside) (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 63,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (offside) (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to under side

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,037 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 34,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 30,897 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 30,897 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 27,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,398 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,720 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 9,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

OV03 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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