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SB03 WCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,585 mi
Last recorded118,585 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,585 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 118,585 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,042 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 117,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,811 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 115,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,170 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 87,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,400 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror glass insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,400 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror glass insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,987 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 51,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,772 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,425 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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SB03 WCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCE, 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 SB03 WCE registered?

SB03 WCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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