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SO03 EZS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,158 mi
Last recorded66,158 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 EZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,158 miles

undercovers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect componants

Pass 7 May 2016 63,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,019 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 24 May 2014 54,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,275 miles

EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,516 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F STRUT TOP BEARINGS STIFF

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,829 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,265 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 EZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

SO03 EZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is SO03 EZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 EZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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