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SC03 SZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,086 mi
Last recorded77,086 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 SZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust central section deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust central section deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

service brake only just met requirements

speedometer only half illuminated

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

speedometer only half illuminated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,213 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,941 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,427 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,365 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,365 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 21,707 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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SC03 SZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC03 SZY, 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 SC03 SZY registered?

SC03 SZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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