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OV03DDE
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration OV03DDE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027 6 Jul 202624 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks on shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022 6 Jul 202615 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,629 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Under tray obscuring some components
- Rear Exhaust box in poor condition
- Offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven outer edges
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven outer edges
- Under tray obscuring some components
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,143 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 SLIGHTLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)
- FOOT BRAKE EFFORT LOW (55%) (REAR BRAKES LOW)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,959 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- KNOCK/RATTLE FROM STEERING COLUMN
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 30,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- KNOCK/RATTLE FROM STEERING COLUMN
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,525 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 27,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,608 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,718 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,395 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 6 Jul 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,847 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2012 6 Jul 20266 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 10,005 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,005 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 7,768 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2010 6 Jul 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,310 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009 6 Jul 20268 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 5,310 MI
6 Jul 20265 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 4,321 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2008 6 Jul 20266 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 3,430 MI
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OV03DDE was registered on 2003-04-09
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