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C6 SEW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 92,729 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 88,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,258 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 83,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,272 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,606 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,123 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 40,123 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner tread start to feather

Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,713 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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C6 SEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C6 SEW, 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 C6 SEW registered?

C6 SEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is C6 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 SEW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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