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C9 MLG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,349 mi
Last recorded107,349 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,709 miles

Offside Front Outer Edge tyre worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side front ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,401 miles

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

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

centre box exhaust corded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,401 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre box exhaust corded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 94,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,916 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 83,916 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,727 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,352 miles

underbody plastic covers fitted some components unaccessable

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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C9 MLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C9 MLG, 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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C9 MLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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