MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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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