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SG03 ENH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,120 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,906 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 51,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,418 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,755 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has sligth carcking in outer side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 33,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre has sligth carcking in outer side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,736 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,736 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,781 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 ENH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG03 ENH, 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 SG03 ENH registered?

SG03 ENH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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