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FB03 NCC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,643 mi
Last recorded84,643 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 84,643 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 84,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,638 miles

Front bonnet catch needs replacing

Fail 17 Dec 2016 80,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front bonnet catch needs replacing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,681 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,559 miles

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

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

bonnet catch deteriorating

front washers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,361 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 NCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB03 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

FB03 NCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is FB03 NCC safe to buy?

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