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AP03 FCD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 121,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,088 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 91,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,468 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front tyre close to limits

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,189 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,980 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,761 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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AP03 FCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP03 FCD, 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 AP03 FCD registered?

AP03 FCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is AP03 FCD safe to buy?

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