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AF03 UFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,871 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,989 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 24 May 2014 114,693 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2014 114,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn in inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,529 miles

both rear tyres worn in inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 103,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front washer jets partially blocked

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,573 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,536 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,488 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 36,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,078 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 UFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UFX, 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 UFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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