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FL03 MOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,030 mi
Last recorded73,030 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill & closing panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill & closing panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor corroded condition

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,456 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Offside Front seat-belt slow in retraction

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes to hoses corroded

rear subframe / subframe mounts / inner sills - corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,332 miles

Centre Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,332 miles

Centre Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,978 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front brake - slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

steering column universal joint slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,624 miles

engine management light on

front and rear numberplates delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,315 miles

front numberplate delaminating

offside front seatbelt slow in retraction

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,582 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

nearside front tyre on limit (1.6mm)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,049 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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FL03 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL03 MOU, 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 FL03 MOU registered?

FL03 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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