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RA03 OVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,544 mi
Last recorded124,544 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,544 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroded

extensive general under body corrosion

under body shield fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,974 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 116,974 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F brake pipe corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,390 miles

under body trays fitted

front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body trays fitted

front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,120 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 95,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,697 miles

front bumper broken

nearside and offside front tyres are bald on inner edges, worn very close to cords recommend replacing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,284 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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RA03 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA03 OVM, 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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RA03 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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