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SR03 ORN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 124,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust silencer showing corrosion

full plastic undertays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch showing corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust silencer showing corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

full plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,465 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 106,259 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,878 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

centre exhaustbox corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

centre exhaustbox corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rearwheel arch corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rearwheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,898 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside wheel arch showing some corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,309 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in lower steering coupling

Fail 2 Feb 2012 80,309 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in lower steering coupling

Fail 7 May 2010 67,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 67,248 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,612 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 59,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

205/45 ZR16 - Both front and Offside rear tyres very near legal limit on edges

Pass 13 May 2008 50,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 50,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 41,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 31,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R and both front tyres very near legal limit ( 205/45 HR16 )

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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SR03 ORN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SR03 ORN, 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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SR03 ORN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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