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SL03 XTA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,012 mi
Last recorded178,012 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 178,012 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 157,646 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 134,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 121,343 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle could not be tested because of plastic covers pass/advise

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,343 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle could not be tested because of plastic covers pass/advise

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 104,850 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 104,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,023 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,131 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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SL03 XTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SL03 XTA, 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 SL03 XTA registered?

SL03 XTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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