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SC03 TDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,720 mi
Last recorded55,720 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre soft adjusted pressure

Offside Front Wheel girding when rotating

Rear Tailgate unable to open

Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre soft adjusted pressure

Offside Front Wheel girding when rotating

Rear Tailgate unable to open

Pass 1 Sep 2017
Fail 23 Aug 2017

Nearside Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016

Both rear coil spring insulators are missing

Fail 26 Jul 2016

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber insecure both rear (2.7.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,172 miles

EMS light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

EMS light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 42,654 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,509 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 33,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 31,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished not showing structural cords

Fail 20 May 2010 31,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished not showing structural cords

Pass 18 May 2009 30,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 28,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2008 28,579 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 22,519 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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SC03 TDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

SC03 TDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SC03 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 TDU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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