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FG03 YVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted - Full inspection of sills not possible.

Pass 6 May 2020 125,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from steering wheel

Fail 11 Apr 2018 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure top bolt snapped/missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from steering wheel

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,505 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,296 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,296 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,024 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 83,781 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 83,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 76,285 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 76,285 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,460 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 59,460 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,053 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 49,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,270 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 41,270 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 33,251 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 33,251 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 21,769 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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FG03 YVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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