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FD03 GLY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,757 mi
Last recorded49,757 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,326 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,231 miles

Nearside front tyre sidwall cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2014 33,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidwall cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,650 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,649 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,693 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 23,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,361 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,270 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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FD03 GLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD03 GLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 GLY registered?

FD03 GLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FD03 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 GLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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