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SV03 OFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,729 mi
Last recorded74,729 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,033 miles

plastic trays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,030 miles

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

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

plastic trays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,050 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,157 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,868 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,754 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,754 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,119 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SV03 OFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV03 OFJ, 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 SV03 OFJ registered?

SV03 OFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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