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FP03 EEH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,459 mi
Last recorded48,459 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,459 miles

eml light on

nail in o/s/f tyre

play in n/s lower ball joint

rear tyres perishing

undershields fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,576 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 11,995 miles

undershield covers most of underneith

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 EEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 FP03 EEH, 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 FP03 EEH registered?

FP03 EEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is FP03 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 EEH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP03 EEH have outstanding finance?

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