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WR03 OHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,716 mi
Last recorded126,716 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 OHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 126,716 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,716 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,584 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,656 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,135 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,427 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 82,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,243 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,198 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,617 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

borderline wear to both rear tyres

minor wear to nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,066 miles

borderline wear to both rear tyres

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,690 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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WR03 OHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR03 OHX, 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 WR03 OHX registered?

WR03 OHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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