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SS02 FWS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,922 mi
Last recorded108,922 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS02 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,922 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 108,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 106,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged bothside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 106,678 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged bothside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,540 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Light corrosion on exhaust rear section through outer skin

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside front (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,540 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Light corrosion on exhaust rear section through outer skin

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside front (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 97,133 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres starting to delaminate nearside rear 3mm of tread approx

light corrosion on exhaust silencer section

Fail 7 May 2015 97,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres starting to delaminate nearside rear 3mm of tread approx

light corrosion on exhaust silencer section

Pass 12 May 2014 91,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust centre section silencer corroded through outer skin

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust centre section silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,181 miles

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

air bag fault

Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag fault

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,572 miles

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,212 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 26,009 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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SS02 FWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SS02 FWS, 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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SS02 FWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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