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XIL 7910

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,851 mi
Last recorded78,851 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 7910
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 78,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes slightly corroded-cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front knock on steering mast U/J

Nearside Front noise from spring/top mounting when turning lock to lock

Rear exhaust silencer box 1st skin corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,420 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knocking slightly (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of significant rust build up/corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,804 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front/Rear brake pipe unable to inspect due to plastic under cover

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 76,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front/Rear brake pipe unable to inspect due to plastic under cover

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

steering wheel play

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,438 miles

Valve stem slightly misaligned fouling on the wheel trim spring (5.2.3 (j))

tyre size 195/ 50/ 15

under bonnet covers, under body covers, outer sill covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,919 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,040 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flex pipes cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in upper U/J (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear handbrake noisy on RBT when applied

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,074 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,208 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,918 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2010 27,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,235 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,366 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 11,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XIL 7910 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XIL 7910, 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 XIL 7910 registered?

XIL 7910 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for XIL 7910 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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