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FX03 SNV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,677 mi
Last recorded68,677 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 59,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,262 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 44,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 44,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight knock on steering

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,194 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,610 miles

Central Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 38,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has a slight cut under rubber lettering. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail pipe exhaust mount missing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail pipe exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,968 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 30,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,023 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 5,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 SNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

FX03 SNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is FX03 SNV safe to buy?

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