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SN03 MZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 MZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre has cracking to side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,601 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,601 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 90,846 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,925 miles

n/s/r light lense broken

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust silencer has had a repair to mounting bracket.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,043 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 42,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,670 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,670 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,056 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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SN03 MZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 SN03 MZA, 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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SN03 MZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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