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SP03 XLK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,483 mi
Last recorded119,483 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,483 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,464 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Offside front outer (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Near side parking brake low effort

Near side rear brake cylinder has a securing bolt missing

Nearside rear tyre delaminating on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre undulating and stepped on inner edge

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 113,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Offside front outer (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Near side parking brake low effort

Near side rear brake cylinder has a securing bolt missing

Nearside rear tyre delaminating on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre undulating and stepped on inner edge

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 101,242 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 95,393 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 95,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 1,146 miles

offside rear brake pipe corrosion

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,489 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,732 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 XLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLK, 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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SP03 XLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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