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AU03 XFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAU03 XFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2023

Central rear seatbelt buckle stiff

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

Nearside front shock damp

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

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroding

Nearside Front Shock Damp

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn Low On Legal Limit And Perished In Tread

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Sill Kit Fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroding

Nearside Front Shock Damp

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn Low On Legal Limit And Perished In Tread

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Sill Kit Fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021

Nearside Front tyre worn worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

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

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020

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

O/S/R tyre badly perished

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R tyre badly perished

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,507 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,823 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,344 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt doesn't clip into the o/s buckle

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle under tray fitted unable to determine brake pipe condition

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,381 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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AU03 XFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU03 XFV, 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 AU03 XFV registered?

AU03 XFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is AU03 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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