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MT03 ARF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,495 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

engine management light on

exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 110,042 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 87,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 78,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 67,238 miles

nearside rear seat removed

Both rear tyre inner tread starting to lift/distort

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyre inner tread starting to lift/distort

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear seat removed

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,127 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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MT03 ARF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT03 ARF, 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 MT03 ARF registered?

MT03 ARF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for MT03 ARF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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