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FV03 OAN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 78,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,055 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 75,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,350 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance osr (1.1.A.3d)

nsf and osf direction indicators and ns and os side repeaters slightly discoloured

nsr tyre nail

os side repeater lense cracks

osf lower door trim slightly insecure

osf seatbelt frayed

slight play nsf steering rack inner joint

slight play steering column universal joint, under bonnet

undertray

Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,350 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams osf main beam stays on (1.7.4b)

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

Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance osr (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken nsf and osf (2.4.C.1a)

nsf and osf direction indicators and ns and os side repeaters slightly discoloured

nsr tyre nail

os side repeater lense cracks

osf lower door trim slightly insecure

osf seatbelt frayed

slight play nsf steering rack inner joint

slight play steering column universal joint, under bonnet

undertray

Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,308 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Dipswich faulty (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,987 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,386 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2011 57,557 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,153 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 OAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAN, 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 FV03 OAN registered?

FV03 OAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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