MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
all brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced adjusters not ingood working order (1.7.5a)
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rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres starting too perish
both rear tyres starting too perish
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
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OV03 XME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XME, 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 XME registered?
OV03 XME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 2003.
Is OV03 XME safe to buy?
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