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VU03 FYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,815 mi
Last recorded107,815 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 102,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,772 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,506 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 72,358 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 12 May 2009 49,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 38,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,488 miles

nearside front tyre low [outer edge]

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 22 May 2006 15,083 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 15,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,034 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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VU03 FYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU03 FYA, 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 VU03 FYA registered?

VU03 FYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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