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FX03 SKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 119,001 miles

some wear bushes and suspension in general

Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,536 miles

exhaust corroding

some corrosion metal pipes , includes brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,278 miles

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

slight corrosion forming

Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,833 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 101,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,129 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,178 miles

centre exhaust corroded.

centre stop light not fully working.

o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn on inner edges

center exhaust corroded

center stop light not fully working

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 48,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,952 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 41,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,517 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,083 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 SKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

FX03 SKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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