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M100 AHM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 AHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,128 miles

Both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Covers fitted masking testable items

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both indicator side repeater lenses damaged

exhaust corroded

nearside head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2023 41,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,416 miles

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,102 miles

exhaust corroded

offside indicator side repeater lens damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,789 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Mount Moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

N/S & O/S Quarter Panels have Surface Corrosion

Rear Seat Loading Restricted Rear Seat Belt Checks

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S Cracked Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,756 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,235 miles

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 19,947 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 19,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 19,483 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,811 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,120 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,230 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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M100 AHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M100 AHM, 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 M100 AHM registered?

M100 AHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is M100 AHM safe to buy?

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