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FG03 YVR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,670 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,257 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Rear Exhaust Mounting Corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,538 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front indicator faded

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on edge

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,407 miles

offside front indicator faded

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on edge

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,143 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,143 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,309 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 YVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVR, 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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What year was FG03 YVR registered?

FG03 YVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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