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V11 VMS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 VMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

center exhaust rusty

floor pan covers fitted

outersill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,175 miles

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

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

center exhaust box rusty

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,153 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,394 miles

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

sill covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,972 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,546 miles

Unable to see many testable items due to extensive plastic covers

Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to see many testable items due to extensive plastic covers

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,572 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
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V11 VMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V11 VMS, 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 V11 VMS registered?

V11 VMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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