MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to exhaust
engine managment light on
slight play in nearside front anit roll bar link
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
centre exhaust deteriorated
rear no.plate slightly deteriorated
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY03 FSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY03 FSS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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