MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
MIL lamp indicates a fault
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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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