MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer and inner sills (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer and inner sills (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
slight deterioration to both rear tyres
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on front brake pipes
exhaust back box corroding
knock on steering column
o/s/f strut top noisey
rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f strut top noisey
rear tyres out of shape
wipers judder
corrosion on front brake pipes
exhaust back box corroding
knock on steering column
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body work damaged/scratched (various places)
both front brake pipes to flexys corroding
both rear brake pipes to cylinders corroding
nsr tyre worn uneven and cut on side wall,osf tyre cut on side wall
sills covered with trim
slight play in steering column
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body work damaged/scratched (various places)
both front brake pipes to flexys corroding
both rear brake pipes to cylinders corroding
nsr tyre worn uneven and cut on side wall,osf tyre cut on side wall
sills covered with trim
slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear wiper split
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear wiper split
both front tyres have chunks missing
front pads worn
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
washer aims poor
wipers smearing slightly
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
o/s/r tyre worn on very iner edge
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/r tyre worn on very iner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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FG03 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.
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