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SP03 NXM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 NXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,910 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,261 miles

Front wiper blades defective

Offside front view mirror cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 79,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades defective

Offside front view mirror cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,848 miles

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

SRS light does not illuminate

offside front view mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,947 miles

Offside front view mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,443 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,850 miles

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 14 Apr 2011 48,275 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,445 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,445 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,988 miles

front brake imbalance 20%.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,557 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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SP03 NXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP03 NXM, 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 SP03 NXM registered?

SP03 NXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SP03 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 NXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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