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OY03 XJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,184 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 102,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 99,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,989 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both sides inner sills corroding

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper worn out

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,637 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,637 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,130 miles

few small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,219 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,219 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,077 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,829 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,006 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 XJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJZ, 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 OY03 XJZ registered?

OY03 XJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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