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A16 OLX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,081 mi
Last recorded48,081 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 48,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 47,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 45,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 44,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,775 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,875 miles

front disc corroded inside face

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 37,039 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Wiper Torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Brocken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 33,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Brocken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 30,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,062 miles

o/s/f road wheel inner rim

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,809 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,061 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,581 miles

both nearside tyres cracking up

Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 4,900 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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A16 OLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A16 OLX, 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 A16 OLX registered?

A16 OLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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