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SA03 HVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,473 mi
Last recorded89,473 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 89,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 89,473 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring fouling chassis (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,093 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,544 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 79,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake cylinder to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on inner and outer edges 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on inner and outer edges 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,863 miles

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

advise n/s/f +o/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 3 May 2016 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose steering rack end (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise n/s/f +o/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,217 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,359 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 45,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 45,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 35,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

middle section exhaust bracket broken still suported

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front, tyre sidewall cracked

Offside rear tyre, sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre, sidewall cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front, tyre sidewall cracked

Offside rear tyre, sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre, sidewall cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 15,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 11,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,551 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 HVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA03 HVL, 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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SA03 HVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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