MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective But does clear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear shock casings corroded
Steering notchy/jerky through steering wheel
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine bay covers and under body trays
Brake hoses perished.
Corrosion to o/s front subframe area.
Exhaust box corroded.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorbers corroded.
Steering column/rack noisy.
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.
o/s front brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake hoses perished.
Corrosion to o/s front subframe area.
Exhaust box corroded.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorbers corroded.
Steering column/rack noisy.
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.
o/s front brake pipe corroded.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion starting on underside
front pads getting low
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion starting on underside
front pads getting low
some wear on front brake discs
Nearside Front 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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SRS lamp on
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SRS lamp on
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO03 FRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 RO03 FRJ, 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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RO03 FRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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