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SC03 TCV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,032 miles

nearside front door strap loose

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

both front inner wheel rims damaged

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,031 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front inner wheel rims damaged

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside front door strap loose

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

offside front washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,381 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,570 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 76,047 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,287 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,398 miles

nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

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 TCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

SC03 TCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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