MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f headlight frosting
srs light on will be part of mot next year
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/f headlight frosting
srs light on will be part of mot next year
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/f headlight frosting
srs light on will be part of mot next year
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV03 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OTN, 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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How do I check the history of FV03 OTN?
You can check the full history of FV03 OTN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FV03 OTN registered?
FV03 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.
Is FV03 OTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV03 OTN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV03 OTN have outstanding finance?
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