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OY03 AKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,799 miles

General corrosion

Slight play in front joints

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,234 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 76,234 miles

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

Brake hose slightly chafed Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,279 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,279 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Full under trays fitted

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,962 miles

Full under trays fitted

OS Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to rear back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Full under trays fitted

OS Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,538 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 71,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre pressure was low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front noise from suspension on turns

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 66,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front noise from suspension on turns

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,860 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,327 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,595 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 46,586 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,786 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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OY03 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OY03 AKJ, 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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OY03 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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