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ST03 VBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,708 mi
Last recorded61,708 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2020 61,708 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank slight corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Aug 2019 59,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank slight corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn closer to the legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,455 miles

all tyres bulged on tread,tyres different size,rear subframe bushes deteriorating

battery weak,rear reg plate loose,exhaust-underbody-subframes-shockers-brake components rusting,front abs rings deteriorating,front brake flexi cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2017 51,453 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users centre under tray (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres bulged on tread,tyres different size,rear subframe bushes deteriorating

battery weak,rear reg plate loose,exhaust-underbody-subframes-shockers-brake components rusting,front abs rings deteriorating,front brake flexi cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,284 miles

exhaust corroded, n/s/r brake pipe corroded, suspension components corroded

rear axle bush deteriorating

Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle main bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded, n/s/r brake pipe corroded, suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,125 miles

battery weak

rear inner sills-brake pipes-exhaust corroding,front brake discs corroding-lipped

Fail 6 Jul 2015 48,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear inner sills-brake pipes-exhaust corroding,front brake discs corroding-lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,118 miles

exhaust-suspension components-underbody in places corroding,f+r tyres different sizes,osf susp arm bush deteriorating,both front brake hoses cracking,rear wheel rims distorted-nsr tyre very low tread

Fail 2 Jan 2014 44,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust-suspension components-underbody in places corroding,f+r tyres different sizes,osf susp arm bush deteriorating,both front brake hoses cracking,rear wheel rims distorted-nsr tyre very low tread

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,277 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,276 miles

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 24,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,364 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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ST03 VBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ST03 VBN, 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 ST03 VBN registered?

ST03 VBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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