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SL03 OCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 OCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,176 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sub-frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake hoses starting to slightly perish both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,126 miles

Front subframe corroded, but not excessive

Fail 17 Sep 2018 65,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,399 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

offisde washer weak

rear tyres slight perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of compoments and body

Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

offisde washer weak

rear tyres slight perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of compoments and body

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,807 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF wash jet slight weak.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor perish on all tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,716 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 31,714 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,453 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,155 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 28,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 26,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,532 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,343 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 20,341 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,491 miles

rear number plate slightly 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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SL03 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SL03 OCU, 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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SL03 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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