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FB03 MXE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,793 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,615 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (195/50/15)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (195/50/15)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,251 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 75,251 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,673 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,219 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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FB03 MXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 FB03 MXE, 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 FB03 MXE registered?

FB03 MXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FB03 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 MXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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