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FA03 MYL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,476 mi
Last recorded51,476 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 45,260 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,577 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 40,568 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,135 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 36,135 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,934 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 27,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,539 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,452 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,483 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 149 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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FA03 MYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 FA03 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

FA03 MYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is FA03 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 MYL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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