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SV03 OFN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,266 miles

engine light on

exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,075 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear both sides rear arches corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,058 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,056 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear wheel arches

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/r shock absorber weak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2014 99,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear wheel arches

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/r shock absorber weak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,165 miles

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,165 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/slightly scored

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,993 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 10 Feb 2012 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,813 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres advanced wear

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,401 miles

Rear silencer outer skin has advanced corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,554 miles

offside rear brake pipe advanced corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,427 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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SV03 OFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

SV03 OFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is SV03 OFN safe to buy?

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