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FL03 MSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2010 44,530 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 58,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,267 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR

WASHER BOTTLE VERY DIRTY INSIDE / VERY STRONG ADVISE TO CLEAN OUT DIRTY WATER AND DEPOSITS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,267 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR

WASHER BOTTLE VERY DIRTY INSIDE / VERY STRONG ADVISE TO CLEAN OUT DIRTY WATER AND DEPOSITS

Pass 1 May 2007 35,489 miles

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Fail 1 May 2007 35,488 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE / NAIL IN TREAD / CLOSE TO INNER SIDE WALL / TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE / BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGES / BECOMING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BOTH TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 50 / 15 T

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,347 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 24,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FL03 MSU, 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 FL03 MSU registered?

FL03 MSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is FL03 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 MSU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL03 MSU have outstanding finance?

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