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SA03 SVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,556 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have surface cracking.

parking brake only just meet required efficiency.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,532 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have surface cracking.

parking brake only just meet required efficiency.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,726 miles

air bag light on

engine has oil leak

engine management light on

n/s front tyre just on legal limit & inner wall slightly cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2011 86,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag light on

engine has oil leak

engine management light on

n/s front tyre just on legal limit & inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,316 miles

engine MIL lamp is on and n/s front wheel trim is missing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,243 miles

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

engine MIL lamp is on and n/s front wheel trim is missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,555 miles

air bag light is on indicating a fault in that system

Fail 7 Apr 2007 45,003 miles

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

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

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

air-bag light on.

both front brake flexi-pipes cracking.

both reg. plates separating.

near-side front tyre close to 1.6mm

rear wiper torn.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,451 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 SVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

SA03 SVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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