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AF03 UFU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,343 mi
Last recorded128,343 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,343 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 128,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,872 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills by drain plug

Pass 20 May 2014 121,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 114,213 miles

rear tyres very poor

Pass 30 May 2012
Fail 30 May 2012

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 93,607 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 93,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 83,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 83,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre nr limit

stone chip to sc reen

various piprs corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 73,117 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 61,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 55,756 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 31,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to the inside of the offside front wheel

unable to test some items due to covers

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to the inside of the offside front wheel

unable to test some items due to covers

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 UFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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