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SL03 XTB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,302 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 66,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,624 miles

centre exhust deteriating

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,668 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 66,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,089 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,215 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

low pad light on in dash

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,026 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 XTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL03 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

Is SL03 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 XTB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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