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AF03 UEZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,321 mi
Last recorded112,321 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 112,305 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 111,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front going to brake hoses both rear going to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 28 Mar 2020 111,266 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front going to brake hoses both rear going to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 109,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 145,464 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 145,460 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 142,475 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 137,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 137,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 134,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,214 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,016 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 97,224 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 97,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,728 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 82,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,412 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,099 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 37,099 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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AF03 UEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF03 UEZ, 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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AF03 UEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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