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AV03 ABN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,136 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 67,025 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,922 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes could not be carried out

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted from front bumper to rear bumper

Fail 30 Sep 2017 59,899 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Dip/main beam switch (1.7.1)

Full inspection of brake pipes could not be carried out

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted from front bumper to rear bumper

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,235 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 43,173 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,672 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 28,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 25,727 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,471 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 23,471 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,257 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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AV03 ABN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV03 ABN, 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 AV03 ABN registered?

AV03 ABN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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