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AF03 UEG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,320 miles

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

knock from steering column

management lamp on

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2016 74,316 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

knock from steering column

management lamp on

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,664 miles

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

Nearside and offside wing mirrors damaged but not affecting rear view

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,742 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,104 miles

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged.

Offside wing mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,720 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 22,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 22,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,445 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 8,598 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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AF03 UEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF03 UEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 UEG registered?

AF03 UEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AF03 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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