MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on edge
slight play in n/s rack
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on edge
slight play in n/s rack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust deterated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre exhaust deterated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust deterating
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust deterating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front disc deterating on inner
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s front disc deterating on inner
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
SRS Light illumated
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PG03 OVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 PG03 OVL, 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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PG03 OVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 August 2003.
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