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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower play in anti roll bar link ball joint
Nearside Front front brake hose perished
Offside Front brake hose perished
front number plate cracked
passenger side wing mirror glass cracked
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower play in anti roll bar link ball joint
Nearside Front front brake hose perished
Offside Front brake hose perished
front number plate cracked
passenger side wing mirror glass cracked
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under trays and sill covers fitted
rear exhaust corroded
slight damage to all road wheels
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under trays and sill covers fitted
rear exhaust corroded
slight damage to all road wheels
center exhaust corroded
mileage not displayed
nearside door mirror cracked
trims fitted to outersills
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
center exhaust corroded
mileage not displayed
nearside door mirror cracked
trims fitted to outersills
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust heavily corroded
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside front tyre on limit needs changing now
offside front tyre splitting suggest replacement
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust heavily corroded
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside front tyre on limit needs changing now
offside front tyre splitting suggest replacement
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust corroded
tested wet
Nail in offside front tyre
rear exhaust corroded
tested wet
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel rims
marks on n/s/r brake discs
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel rims
marks on n/s/r brake discs
rear exhaust corroded
all tyres getting low on tread
chip in windscreen
rear exhaust corroded
under trays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
all tyres getting low on tread
chip in windscreen
rear exhaust corroded
under trays fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP03 XUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FP03 XUE, 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 XUE registered?
FP03 XUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is FP03 XUE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP03 XUE shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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