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SG03 DYD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,634 mi
Last recorded103,634 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,634 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,638 miles

corrosion front and rear sub frames

corrosion rear inner sills

front brakes worn and fluctuating

front shock absorbers weeping

play in rear sub frame bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion front and rear sub frames

corrosion rear inner sills

front brakes worn and fluctuating

front shock absorbers weeping

play in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,862 miles

corrosion rear inner sills

front discs worn,slight fluctuation

slight corrosion front and rear sub frames

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,440 miles

Handbrake travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,270 miles

Handbrake travel

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of wiper blades

Handbrake travel

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

Wear to front brake discs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of rear number plate

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

Wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,491 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 63,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,637 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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SG03 DYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 SG03 DYD, 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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SG03 DYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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