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VO03 URD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 90,894 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,923 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside wiper blade worn

slight play front roll bar links

Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside wiper blade worn

slight play front roll bar links

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some rust on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,139 miles

some rust on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 64,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,362 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

0sr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,504 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 URD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VO03 URD, 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 URD registered?

VO03 URD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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