MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
the exhaust system is in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
the exhaust system is in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre losing shape on inner edge
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre losing shape on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f washer jet not working
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre perishing
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/f seat damaged
o/s/f tyre perishing
rear exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre perishing
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/f seat damaged
o/s/f tyre perishing
rear exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
frfomt brake balance close to the limmit
front brake pads getting low
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 PBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?
FY03 PBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is FY03 PBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY03 PBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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