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DA03 FJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,396 miles

Front both nearside & offside wipers smearing view

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,396 miles

Front both nearside & offside wipers smearing view

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,184 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn notchy / wear evidfent (2.1.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides / pair / set (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front & rear wipers worn rubbers

both offside front & rear door exterior panels / body works damaged

Pass 1 May 2015 52,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2013 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,458 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r seatbelt retracting mechanism will not allow the belt to release

Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 May 2010 30,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,119 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,911 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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DA03 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA03 FJN, 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 DA03 FJN registered?

DA03 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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