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EY03 FZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,404 mi
Last recorded90,404 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,404 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 90,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 72,634 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 3 Jun 2015 39,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 39,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 37,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,511 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 34,511 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,876 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,312 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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EY03 FZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 EY03 FZE, 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 EY03 FZE registered?

EY03 FZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is EY03 FZE safe to buy?

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