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SK03 REU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,288 mi
Last recorded86,288 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 REU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,393 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,622 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,622 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,921 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,314 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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SK03 REU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 REU, 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 SK03 REU registered?

SK03 REU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is SK03 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 REU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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