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FA03 MOR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,162 miles

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

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,241 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perishing as well as wearing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

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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FA03 MOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FA03 MOR, 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 FA03 MOR registered?

FA03 MOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FA03 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 MOR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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