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VA03 SRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 SRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,110 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,022 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 80,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 72,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 63,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,078 miles

Child seat belted to o/s.rear.

N/s.rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Steel in centre tread of o/s.front tyre.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 40,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,176 miles

o/s front and rear and n/s front tyres getting low + starting to perish and split

Fail 2 Nov 2007 27,186 miles

Both front wiper blades have slight smeer

Brake fluid looks contaminated and may need changing

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,186 miles

Both front wiper blades have slight smeer

Brake fluid looks contaminated and may need changing

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,652 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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VA03 SRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA03 SRY, 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 VA03 SRY registered?

VA03 SRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is VA03 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 SRY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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