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SV03 OGK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 78,874 miles

All mechanical components corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,659 miles

mil lamp on.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mil lamp on.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,566 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion under car

Mil lamp on

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,167 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 34,963 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2009 34,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,683 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 OGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

SV03 OGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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