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FP03 EDK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,416 miles

Examined the boot from the interior.

Front Both brake pipe flexi sections perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Rack end has slight play.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Examined the boot from the interior.

Front Both brake pipe flexi sections perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Rack end has slight play.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,464 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,464 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010
Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,195 miles

exhaust blowing slighty

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,601 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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FP03 EDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP03 EDK, 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 FP03 EDK registered?

FP03 EDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is FP03 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 EDK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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