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SM03 RLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 RLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 70,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,760 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor touching ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor touching ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 52,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test so full inspection of seat belts not possible

Fail 29 Apr 2016 52,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test so full inspection of seat belts not possible

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,456 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,431 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,722 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 35,701 miles

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,032 miles

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

Offside front strut top mount slightly noisy.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 28,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust strap at center mount missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,441 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 18,441 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,672 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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SM03 RLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM03 RLV, 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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SM03 RLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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