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FM03 XTB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,567 mi
Last recorded95,567 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,567 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R155 82V. Manufactured date 39/13. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower arm, front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R155 82V. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, perished, 2.9mm @centre of tread. 195/50R155 82V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R155 82V. Manufactured date 39/13. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,745 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and perished, worn on inner edge, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 90,745 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and perished, worn on inner edge, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,762 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,308 miles

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S ands O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and covers fitted, restricting full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,015 miles

Covers fitted, to sills and vehicle underside, restricting full inspection.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Covers fitted, to sills and vehicle underside, restricting full inspection.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 82,505 miles

Covers fitted to underside and sills restricting full inspection.

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,486 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Some rusting to both rear wheel arches - no sharp edges at time of test

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,445 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,445 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,083 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Some rusting to visible sections of front subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,486 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,486 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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FM03 XTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FM03 XTB, 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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FM03 XTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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