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SC03 TEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,334 mi
Last recorded77,334 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,334 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front (saddle/D bushes). (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & Offside rear tyrewall cracked & perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle/D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,123 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,123 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 73,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel inner bead rims distorted

front brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,108 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel inner bead rims distorted

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 22,086 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 TEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC03 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

SC03 TEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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