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SLZ 8117

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,060 mi
Last recorded111,060 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 8117
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 99,200 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES NOT VISABLE ,DUE TO COVERS.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BACK BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2017 99,200 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES NOT VISABLE ,DUE TO COVERS.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BACK BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 87,229 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 87,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,986 miles

odo not illuminated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 85,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side walls

odo not illuminated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,247 miles

bonnet 2nd catch deferctive

n/s/f tyre splitting between treads

o/s/f tyre splitting between treads

o/s/r suspension not sitting correctly

rear silencer breaking up

Fail 27 Sep 2014 84,247 miles

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

bonnet 2nd catch deferctive

n/s/f tyre splitting between treads

o/s/f tyre splitting between treads

o/s/r suspension not sitting correctly

rear silencer breaking up

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,822 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,110 miles

Covered with plastic underneath not much visisble

Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Covered with plastic underneath not much visisble

NSF brake disc corroded on surface

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,190 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,343 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,174 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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SLZ 8117 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SLZ 8117, 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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SLZ 8117 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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