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FD03 NNP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,572 miles

advise rear brake pipes+hoses starting to corrode+perish.

advise rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage + tyre bald on edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise rear brake pipes+hoses starting to corrode+perish.

advise rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,829 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 51,829 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre low on pressure.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,022 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/f tyre low on tread

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2012 35,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,250 miles

nearside tyre has cut in side wall but no cords showing

Pass 8 May 2007 10,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,369 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 8,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 NNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NNP, 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 FD03 NNP registered?

FD03 NNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is FD03 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 NNP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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