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SK03 XDS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,011 miles

CENTER EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD

Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,011 miles

CENTER EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,808 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both side rear wheel arch area corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both side rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,002 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,540 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 66,559 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hose(s) both sides slightly worn/deteriorated. n/s front tyre wearing thin.

Pass 2 Dec 2011

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hose(s) both sides slightly worn/deteriorated. n/s front tyre wearing thin.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,054 miles

Could not fully inspect engine bay due to covers.

Could not fully inspect under vehicle due to covers.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,036 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 XDS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK03 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

SK03 XDS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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