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FA03 ZBR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,330 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,835 miles

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

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

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

srs light on

unable to check some under side components for plastic under sheilds

Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

srs light on

unable to check some under side components for plastic under sheilds

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,428 miles

unable to check front to rear pipes etc due to vehicle under trays

Fail 8 Apr 2011 45,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

unable to check front to rear pipes etc due to vehicle under trays

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,888 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,965 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 ZBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 ZBR registered?

FA03 ZBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is FA03 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 ZBR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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