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FV03 NZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,799 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 92,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust silencer outer corrosion

some corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,716 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,886 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 82,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,301 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 79,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,577 miles

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,549 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,311 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 58,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,385 miles

rear service brake application and release rate 24%

Fail 21 Jun 2008 34,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,534 miles

minor dent on offside rear wheel inner rim

Fail 22 Jun 2006 8,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 80,123 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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FV03 NZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV03 NZP, 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 FV03 NZP registered?

FV03 NZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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