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SX03 LBA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,252 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis and sub frames corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,680 miles

Front N/S Inner C V Boot Losing Grease

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Discs Corroded / Brakes Binding Slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2018 73,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S Inner C V Boot Losing Grease

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Discs Corroded / Brakes Binding Slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full inspection not possible due to under covers

Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full inspection not possible due to under covers

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,611 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,650 miles

Centre section exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,428 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,847 miles

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,733 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 LBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SX03 LBA, 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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SX03 LBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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