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SE03 JFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,720 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deterioted

Fail 21 Sep 2019 138,720 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure braket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deterioted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,418 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,348 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,612 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

exhausted corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,559 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding

rear exhaused corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,788 miles

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

rear exhaused box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,508 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,219 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished 195/50vr15

Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,219 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished 195/50vr15

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,765 miles

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

knock from steering

ns wiper blade splitting

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on edges

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,926 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 55,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 35,553 miles

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

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 JFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JFG, 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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SE03 JFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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