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SA03 VUD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 141,094 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 140,961 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012
Pass 6 Jan 2012
Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

two front tyres getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2010 86,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,624 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,388 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 VUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

SA03 VUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is SA03 VUD safe to buy?

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