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FH03 ZNU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,433 mi
Last recorded60,433 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ZNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,946 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

fuel pipe very corroded. centre of car, under floor

Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,561 miles

engine management light on

silencer skin adrift

Fail 10 Mar 2018 51,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

silencer skin adrift

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,299 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

neaer and offside front brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 13 Jul 2016 39,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

neaer and offside front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,689 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and deteriorated

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 37,689 miles

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

Both rear tyre tread cracking and perishing

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and deteriorated

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,737 miles

EML illuminated at time of test

Exhaust middle box outer casing deterioated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

M.I.L light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,120 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,323 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 ZNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

FH03 ZNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FH03 ZNU safe to buy?

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