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OV03XMU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration OV03XMU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,802 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- various steel brake pipes rusting
7 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,089 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,387 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,225 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017 7 Jul 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,313 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
9 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,174 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front 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)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,439 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 7 Jul 202623 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,832 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,595 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,469 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,457 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 7 Jul 202626 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 7 Jul 202628 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 64,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
7 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,602 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2008 7 Jul 20267 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
10 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,510 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2007 7 Jul 20269 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV03XMU was registered on 2003-05-30
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