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SB03 XPW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,967 mi
Last recorded40,967 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,967 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 40,457 miles

advise noise from steering column

Fail 23 May 2025 40,457 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise noise from steering column

Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,671 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,273 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,077 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 18,077 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,388 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 8,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,681 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 7,681 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,369 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,142 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 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

SB03 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is SB03 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 XPW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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