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OV03RXM
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV03RXM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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131 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,854 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Middle exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Middle exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,040 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 R15 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,928 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust pipe hanger broken and box outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at time of test
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust pipe hanger broken and box outer skin deteriorated but not blowing at time of test
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,009 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,456 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
14 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,990 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,251 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,941 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,941 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,880 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2011 27 Jun 202613 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,538 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010 27 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,327 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 27 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,327 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 27 Jun 20268 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,236 MI
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OV03RXM was registered on 2003-05-15
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