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RE03 UOA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,150 mi
Last recorded69,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,150 miles

number plates discoloured

Fail 12 Jan 2015 69,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

number plates discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,535 miles

damage on offside front tyre

front number plate discoloured

nearside front tyre perished

perishing on front brake hoses

Fail 30 Jan 2014 64,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

damage on offside front tyre

front number plate discoloured

nearside front tyre perished

perishing on front brake hoses

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,342 miles

corrosion on exhaust

damage on front brake hoses

damage on nearside front tyre

engine management light illuminated

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Jan 2013 60,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust

damage on front brake hoses

damage on nearside front tyre

engine management light illuminated

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,109 miles

front number plate discoloured

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in steering column couplings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,216 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,111 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,126 miles

nearside repeater damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,023 miles

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

engine light is on

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,023 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light is on

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,763 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 UOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE03 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

RE03 UOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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