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AF03 UFE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust box corroded

service light on

Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust box corroded

service light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 64,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2016 64,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,854 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,658 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,551 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 36,550 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 36,550 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,464 miles

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

n/s/and center seat belt not checked child seat in place

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,454 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,798 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 UFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFE, 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 AF03 UFE registered?

AF03 UFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 UFE safe to buy?

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