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SC03 TGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,400 mi
Last recorded55,400 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,400 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 19 Sep 2020 52,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,514 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,114 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 41,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel clinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,090 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Corrosion on nearside front and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,089 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Corrosion on nearside front and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 28,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,309 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,309 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusted

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,040 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGE. †OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. †UNDER TRAY BROKEN /LOOSE ON OFFSIDE FRONT SECURING SCREW.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,900 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 TGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

SC03 TGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SC03 TGY safe to buy?

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