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RO03 FRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 114,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,364 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 110,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,113 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,518 miles

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.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 90,518 miles

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.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,972 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,705 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,453 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,782 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,738 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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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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