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SX03 FSA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,985 mi
Last recorded59,985 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,116 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,201 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F WIPEDR BLADE SPLIT.

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,243 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F WIPEDR BLADE SPLIT.

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,852 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE/LAMINATE.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 30,852 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE/LAMINATE.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,548 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 FSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

SX03 FSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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