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SX03 FRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,360 mi
Last recorded87,360 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,404 miles

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

front brake pads 90% worn

near side rear and off side rear seat belt buckle covers missing

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads 90% worn

near side rear and off side rear seat belt buckle covers missing

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,163 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 63,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,928 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,482 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,003 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 40,620 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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SX03 FRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SX03 FRJ, 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 SX03 FRJ registered?

SX03 FRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SX03 FRJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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