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AU03 XGH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,259 miles

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

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

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

Plastic under trays and sill covers fitted unable to check

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,254 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Plastic under trays and sill covers fitted unable to check

Pass 13 May 2015 43,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,291 miles

chip n/s/f windscreen

exhaust tail box slightly detiroateing

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

parts of brake pipes corrodeing rear

Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip n/s/f windscreen

exhaust tail box slightly detiroateing

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

parts of brake pipes corrodeing rear

Fail 20 Oct 2011 37,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,319 miles

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

offside front tyre surface cracks in tread no cords showing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre surface cracks in tread no cords showing

Pass 30 May 2008 25,597 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 25,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,456 miles

same as test no 203606267143

Fail 15 Jun 2007 23,456 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,144 miles

all tyre depths low

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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AU03 XGH 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 66.7%.

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 AU03 XGH, 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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AU03 XGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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