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SE03 FDK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,884 mi
Last recorded80,884 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2024 80,884 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 80,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/ front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,808 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,429 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 70,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box outer skin badly deteriorated and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,217 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,110 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,474 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,843 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 30,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,666 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in it

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,668 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,480 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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SE03 FDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SE03 FDK, 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 SE03 FDK registered?

SE03 FDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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