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SB03 WBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,685 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,539 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,057 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy-wipers smearing

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-front and rear brakes juddering

wishbone bushes perished-rack play-n/s/f tyre on limit

x2 rear coil spring mounting areas corroded-sills covered by covers unable to check properly

Fail 9 Dec 2015 85,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f shocker (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken x2 front (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy-wipers smearing

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-front and rear brakes juddering

wishbone bushes perished-rack play-n/s/f tyre on limit

x2 rear coil spring mounting areas corroded-sills covered by covers unable to check properly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,116 miles

n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ woshbone bushes slightly perished and slight play-all 4 coil saprings corroded-aims on limits-bonett catch sticking slightly-n/s/f/ shocker damp

Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,116 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 69,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 69,208 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,915 miles

Advised: some items could not be inspected due plastic covering

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Advised: n/s/f inside wall tyre perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,914 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Advised: some items could not be inspected due plastic covering

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Advised: n/s/f inside wall tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,565 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Fail 13 Mar 2009 54,270 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,270 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,919 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SB03 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SB03 WBL, 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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SB03 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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