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FL03 URT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 URT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2019

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018
Fail 14 Mar 2018

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,015 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,652 miles

rear child seat unable to check seatbelt

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,261 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,257 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,599 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,378 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,378 miles

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

both sides front brake discs rusting

both sides front suspension struts rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,610 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,851 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 URT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 URT, 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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FL03 URT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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