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VO03 UDW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 UDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 122,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear wing rusted

offside front door corroded

offside rear wing rusted

vehicle covered in protective under seal

Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,165 miles

Nearside Rear Inner seal under sill

Nearside Rear wing rusted

Offside Front door rusted

Offside Rear Inner seal under sill

Offside Rear wing rusted

general roost under the car

Fail 30 Jan 2025 122,157 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wing rusted

Offside Front door rusted

Offside Rear wing rusted

general roost under the car

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,187 miles

Nearside Rear wing rusted

Offside Front door rusted

Offside Rear wing rusted

general roost under the car

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,868 miles

Nearside Rear wing rusted

Offside Rear door rusted

Offside Rear wing rusted

general roost under the car

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,561 miles

general roost under the car

n/s/r wing rusted

o/s/f door rusted

o/s/r wing rusted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general roost under the car

n/s/r wing roosted

o/s/f door roosted

o/s/r wing roosted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,557 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general roost under the car

n/s/r wing roosted

o/s/f door roosted

o/s/r wing roosted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 118,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,747 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 109,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,565 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,815 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 64,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,021 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,634 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 50,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 44,031 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 38,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,187 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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VO03 UDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO03 UDW, 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 VO03 UDW registered?

VO03 UDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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