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FA03 UGS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,619 mi
Last recorded133,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,619 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 123,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 98,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 89,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,632 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,987 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,465 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 UGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA03 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

FA03 UGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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