MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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