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AP03 MLN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,717 mi
Last recorded29,717 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,717 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 29,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,003 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 26,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,455 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,450 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 21,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,250 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 18,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,978 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 16,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,931 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 6,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,697 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 MLN 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 MLN registered?

AP03 MLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is AP03 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 MLN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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