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SX03 FSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,312 mi
Last recorded107,312 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,312 miles

exhaust bracket corroded and fractured at rear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,732 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 96,732 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,138 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,093 miles

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

noise/slight play found from steering colum during lock to lock due to cowling fitted unable to fully investigate noise/slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,448 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 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SX03 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

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

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