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SC03 TFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded OS Front & Rear Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Back Box Corroded (No Leaks)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Sub-Frame Surface Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS Front Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 102,991 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Bulbs Not Working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Clearly Excessive Movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded OS Front & Rear Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Back Box Corroded (No Leaks)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Sub-Frame Surface Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS Front Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside front+rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer grooves (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under cover fitted some component cannot check

Pass 8 Aug 2015 104,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,599 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,912 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,786 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,840 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 65,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,703 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 TFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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