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AK03 TVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,666 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres& rears misshapen 195 50 15,all 4 tyres deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

all visible brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

covers & shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,207 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres slightly misshapen

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,172 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

o/side rear wheel arch is getting rusted

sil covers fitted to n/side and o/side

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,755 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,062 miles

mid-section exhaust corroided

Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mid-section exhaust corroided

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,276 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,735 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2009 53,735 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

osr tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,225 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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AK03 TVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK03 TVN, 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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AK03 TVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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