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MA03 FHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,960 mi
Last recorded45,960 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 FHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,659 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre outter tread cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,337 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 25,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2006 22,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,117 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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MA03 FHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA03 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA03 FHF registered?

MA03 FHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is MA03 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 FHF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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