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FX03 ZFW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 76,617 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 75,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension top mount has movement but not excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,697 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,179 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 69,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,688 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front door , nearside front door & nearside rear door all have some panel damage

Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,446 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

offside front door , nearside front door & nearside rear door all have some panel damage

rear screen wiper blade defective / split

Pass 5 May 2012 55,530 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 55,523 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,211 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,455 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

n s r tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2008 27,455 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

n s r tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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