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FY03 FSS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 87,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

engine managment light on

slight play in nearside front anit roll bar link

Fail 7 May 2014 87,108 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

engine managment light on

front pads and disc worn low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,806 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,806 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 66,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 54,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,153 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 43,153 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,922 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 26,922 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,403 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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FY03 FSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol 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 FY03 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

FY03 FSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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