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FP03 OLN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,417 mi
Last recorded99,417 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine management light illuminated

exhaust corroded (rear)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine management light illuminated

exhaust corroded (rear)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,869 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Fail 15 Sep 2016 86,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,077 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,077 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,995 miles

Front exhaust joint clamp springs weak.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,190 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 37,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,325 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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FP03 OLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

FP03 OLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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