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SW03 EXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 EXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,255 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 46,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,858 miles

advised scuff marks and slight cracking on outside edge off nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,785 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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SW03 EXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW03 EXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 EXD registered?

SW03 EXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is SW03 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 EXD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW03 EXD have outstanding finance?

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