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FC03 GZB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,457 mi
Last recorded112,457 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible saddle brocken. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust fumes in car. suspect injector leak.also misfire.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,249 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 110,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,190 miles

front subframe slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 107,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,667 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 102,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,595 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,180 miles

plastic covers concealing testable items

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers concealing testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,601 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,149 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,238 miles

advise under carrage coverd in covers hampring inspetion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,598 miles

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

full inspection of under vehicle not carried out due to plastic covers.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,151 miles

due too covers being fitted full inspection of underside of vehicle is limited

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,364 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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FC03 GZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FC03 GZB, 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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FC03 GZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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