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FD03 VMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,322 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 115,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 107,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it meets brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 107,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested on limit of 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it meets brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,893 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,084 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre worn innier

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,595 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 VMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMY, 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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FD03 VMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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