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CU03 FZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported where it is attached to the suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 57,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where bthe pipe connects with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported where it is attached to the suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 50,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

rear silencer corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

rear silencer corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,973 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

rear silencer corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,373 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008
Pass 29 Oct 2007

NO SPEADLE READING

Pass 3 May 2006 20,838 miles

Crack in N/S mirror lens for the indicator light.

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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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CU03 FZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU03 FZY, 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 CU03 FZY registered?

CU03 FZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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