MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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?
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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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