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FX03 SDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise freeplay through steering detected at wheel

advise front metal brake pipes

advise rear suspension bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2014 56,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise freeplay through steering detected at wheel

advise front metal brake pipes

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

advise rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,548 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Mar 2013 53,548 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,669 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,860 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 28,321 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,862 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,982 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 17,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SDZ, 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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FX03 SDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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