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VO03 VVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,714 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,544 miles

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

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

knocking noise in steering column

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,744 miles

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

OFFSIDE WIPER STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 70,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WIPER BLADE STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN. SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,844 miles

WIPER BLADE STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN. SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,328 miles

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

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

WIPEWR BLADE MARKING FRONT SCREEN

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,261 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play/knock from steering column

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 VVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

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

Is VO03 VVY safe to buy?

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