MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear tyres slightly out of shape
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear tyres slightly out of shape
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 SWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AO03 SWF, 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 AO03 SWF registered?
AO03 SWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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