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RE03 EOH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,311 mi
Last recorded85,311 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 85,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 85,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,481 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 63,481 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,152 miles

Engine covers and under shields firred

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,100 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,100 miles

Ball joint has excessive play joint nearest the pinion (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,489 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Very slight knock within sterering column

Nearside front brake hose very badly deteriorated

Offside front brake hose very badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,489 miles

Very slight knock within sterering column

Nearside front brake hose very badly deteriorated

Offside front brake hose very badly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,382 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,381 miles

Both front tyres perished on both sidewalls

Both rear tyres perished on both sidewalls

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,551 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,470 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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RE03 EOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE03 EOH, 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 RE03 EOH registered?

RE03 EOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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