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FX03 RZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,505 mi
Last recorded73,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,505 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 73,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,747 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,616 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,329 miles

slight knock on steering column/universal joint.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight knock on steering column/universal joint.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,429 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 414 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge,close to limits

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 30,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,387 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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FX03 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX03 RZZ, 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 FX03 RZZ registered?

FX03 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FX03 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 RZZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX03 RZZ have outstanding finance?

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