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FH03 KHB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,456 mi
Last recorded150,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 150,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 150,221 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,731 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 121,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,326 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 31,544 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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FH03 KHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH03 KHB, 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 FH03 KHB registered?

FH03 KHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is FH03 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 KHB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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