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OW03 UDY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,297 mi
Last recorded125,297 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 UDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 125,297 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded box

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 125,204 miles

exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 125,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,718 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,141 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2015 120,589 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,391 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 116,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

MIL lamp indicates a fault

Pass 7 Apr 2013 109,474 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 90,138 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2009 74,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2009 74,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 66,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,409 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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OW03 UDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW03 UDY, 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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OW03 UDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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