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FG03 OCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 105,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes perished very slight movment

wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 95,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes poor surface condition

both wipers in poor condition

front discs poor surface condition

Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes poor surface condition

both wipers in poor condition

front discs poor surface condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,243 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

middle exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,597 miles

both rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

exhaust poor in places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front metal brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,216 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 85,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,954 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,712 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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FG03 OCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG03 OCK, 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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FG03 OCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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