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FX03 SXN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016

Centre Exhaust poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2016

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,169 miles

Centre Exhaust box poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Centre Exhaust box poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,665 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 95,555 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,843 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise long travel on handbrake

advise osr light cluster has slight damage

advise rear tyres staggered and slightly mishapen

advise slight knock on steering column

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front pads and discs wearing low

advise nsr tyre wearing low on inner edge and has staggered wear

advise osr tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 87,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front pads and discs wearing low

advise nsr tyre wearing low on inner edge and has staggered wear

advise osr tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,984 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,497 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

KNOCK FROM STEERING - NO PLAY AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,902 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,649 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER VEHICLE FRONT TO REAR CHECKED BEST AS POSSIBLE

ADVISE TEMP REPAIR TO O/S/R LAMP

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,517 miles

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

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 SXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

FX03 SXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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