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FE03 KFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,976 mi
Last recorded136,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 136,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 136,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil low (oil added)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 119,599 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 119,599 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 104,194 miles

slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,600 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight feathering on outer edge.

Water seeping into both front and rear number plates.

offside front tyre feathering on outer edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FE03 KFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE03 KFV, 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 FE03 KFV registered?

FE03 KFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 KFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE03 KFV have outstanding finance?

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