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SO03 EZM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,563 mi
Last recorded66,563 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 EZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,563 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front tyre's getting low on tread

Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,104 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,956 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 37,427 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres badly perrished and starting to go out of shape

unable to fully inspect brake pipes covered by plastic undertrays

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,034 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 34,034 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 30,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,749 miles

front to rear brake pipes hidden by undertray and prone to corrosion.

Pass 5 May 2010 26,218 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 26,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 21,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 21,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,962 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,049 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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SO03 EZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SO03 EZM, 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 SO03 EZM registered?

SO03 EZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SO03 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 EZM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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