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SV03 OFP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust deteriorating

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock in steering

Pass 12 Jun 2021 108,672 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2020

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 105,105 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear corroded heavily at the top section

Offside rear tyre worn on the edges and starting to crack / perish

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is secure

Pass 10 May 2017 102,080 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 May 2017 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 97,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all coil springs corroding

advise both front wheel inner rims damaged

advise exhaust system corroding

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise steering column noisey operation

Fail 14 May 2014 90,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all coil springs corroding

advise both front wheel inner rims damaged

advise exhaust system corroding

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side front shock asborber weeping and top mount bearing noisey

advise off side front brake starting to bind

advise steering column noisey operation

Pass 15 May 2013 85,993 miles

Offside 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

Pass 15 May 2012 82,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 78,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,043 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 60,186 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 60,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 51,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,750 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 OFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

SV03 OFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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