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RE03 ODY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,002 miles

bonnett difficult to open

e.m.light on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,268 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,245 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s/f iner wing damaged

rear number plate marked

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 ODY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ODY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE03 ODY registered?

RE03 ODY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RE03 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 ODY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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