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VU03 FYL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,439 mi
Last recorded96,439 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine management light displayed

Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine management light displayed

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,818 miles

eml light on

o/s/f coil spring condition

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,572 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,572 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,308 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,909 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,583 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 FYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

VU03 FYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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