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MF03 MZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,763 mi
Last recorded121,763 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couldent fully check both front to rear brake pipes due to full floor covers.

part of upper stop light not working

Fail 14 Sep 2012 116,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couldent fully check both front to rear brake pipes due to full floor covers.

n/s/r brake binding.

o/s/f brake binding

part of upper stop light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,020 miles

N/S/F jacking point misssing

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,265 miles

free play at steering wheel

rear tyres perished and slightly flatspotted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,260 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play at steering wheel

rear tyres perished and slightly flatspotted

Pass 5 Oct 2008 53,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,013 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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MF03 MZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF03 MZY, 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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MF03 MZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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