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FH03 ZMU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,995 mi
Last recorded71,995 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ZMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 71,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

suspect corrosion at rear of both sills at jacking point under plastic covers

Pass 2 Jun 2021
Fail 27 May 2021

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,732 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 67,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sub frame

Fail 1 May 2018 67,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sub frame

Pass 12 May 2017 65,715 miles

exhaust box skin starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,141 miles

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

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

Exhaust metal hanger broken on rear section

Offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 58,141 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust metal hanger broken on rear section

Offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,522 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,522 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,131 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,478 miles

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

centre exhaust box developing corrosion

front brake discs corroded on edges

o/s rear brake disc pitted on outer side

Pass 13 May 2011 39,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 39,806 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2010 37,986 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,586 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2007 29,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,853 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 ZMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH03 ZMU, 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 FH03 ZMU registered?

FH03 ZMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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