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FY03 FSE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,558 mi
Last recorded62,558 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 59,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,647 miles

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

rear exhaust back box rubber deteraited

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,903 miles

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

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

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

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

streering rack has got a small amount of free play

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,191 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 51,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,687 miles

clunck on steering. rear wheel arch`s corroded.

removed obstruction to view from windscreen and mirror.

several long cuts in nsr tyre inner wall [appear close to cords!] BORDERLINE PASS! allso worn very low and lump of metal in tread.small cuts in osr tre inner wall.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,478 miles

front discs worn .

nsr tyre inner wall splitting [appears close to cords] BORDERLINE PASS worn to2.5mm osr tyre inner wall has slight splitting.

slight play and knocking on steering.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,478 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn .

nsr tyre inner wall splitting [appears close to cords] BORDERLINE PASS worn to2.5mm osr tyre inner wall has slight splitting.

slight play and knocking on steering.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/rear tyre mishapen

n/s/washer partially blocked

srs light illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,303 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/rear tyre mishapen

n/s/washer partially blocked

srs light illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,427 miles

osr tyre punctured.brake pipes starting to corode.slight cracking on nsf flexible brake hose.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr tyre punctured.brake pipes starting to corode.slight cracking on nsf flexible brake hose.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,264 miles

slight knock from steering slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,986 miles

Nearside Front 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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FY03 FSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY03 FSE, 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 FY03 FSE registered?

FY03 FSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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