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FC03 JVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,678 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,048 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Knocking noise from upper steering column

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column joint noisy when turning steering wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column joint noisy when turning steering wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,969 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

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

SMALL SPLIT ON END OF NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,969 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

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

SMALL SPLIT ON END OF NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,889 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,162 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

steering column shaft assembley knocking but has no excess movement

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,332 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

difficult to fully inspect underside due to plastic cover

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

odometer not illuminated,read milage with aid of torch

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,162 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 JVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC03 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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