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SK03 HTG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside and sills covered in plastic covers

Pass 24 Jul 2018

under tray's covering most underside

Pass 14 May 2016 56,687 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 50,378 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 50,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,939 miles

advise rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded!

Fail 28 Mar 2013 39,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded!

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,093 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,631 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,204 miles

at time of test only 2 front seats was fitted

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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SK03 HTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 SK03 HTG, 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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SK03 HTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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