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AV03 FHM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,167 mi
Last recorded110,167 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,568 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-50--15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,262 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished in tread area and on outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,582 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside and offside rear inner sill areas heavily corroded.

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

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,138 miles

both rear iner sills started to corrsion

front number plat backing start to come a part

Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

both rear iner sills started to corrsion

front number plat backing start to come a part

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,937 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 FHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FHM, 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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AV03 FHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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