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SA03 HSD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,331 mi
Last recorded76,331 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 76,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,374 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 72,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 69,187 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 69,187 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 65,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,582 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 58,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,770 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,502 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPE RUBBERS SLIGHT CRACKS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,092 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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SA03 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA03 HSD, 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 SA03 HSD registered?

SA03 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SA03 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 HSD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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