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FC03 OCS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 OCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides strongly advised x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 112,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides strongly advised x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,862 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 108,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both wheel arches corroded/inner door pannels

Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,514 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both wheel arches corroded/inner door pannels

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,031 miles

rear rims distorted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear rims distorted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,894 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,624 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged N/S AND O/S FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2014 84,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,397 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 OCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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