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SD03 KEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 100,676 miles

Center exhaust system corroded

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 100,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Center exhaust system corroded

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 91,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 91,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 83,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 70,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear body damage

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,907 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,907 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,040 miles

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

inner walls on both front tyres damaged

n.s. wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,793 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,533 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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SD03 KEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD03 KEU, 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 SD03 KEU registered?

SD03 KEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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