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CA03 FWT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,873 mi
Last recorded50,873 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 50,873 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,870 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,409 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and nut corroded by trailing arm bush (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,622 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,076 miles

all tyres aged cracking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 42,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres aged cracking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,387 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight corrosion on exhaust back box.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,557 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,045 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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CA03 FWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA03 FWT, 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 CA03 FWT registered?

CA03 FWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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