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SG03 GNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationSG03 GNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017

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

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

undertrays fitted to most of underbody

Pass 20 Sep 2016

Exhaust outer skin is peeling

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust outer skin is peeling

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,029 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

odometer not illuminated

slight front brake inbalance evident

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,012 miles

unable to check centre adult seat belt seat removed

unable to check offside rear adult seat belt seat removed

Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to check centre adult seat belt seat removed

unable to check offside rear adult seat belt seat removed

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,366 miles

both front brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded, heavy in places

front tyre wearing on edges

ns headlamp has been repaired

odometer not lit up

Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,549 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 GNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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