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AX03 PPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2016

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015
Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 111,695 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,422 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,694 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,694 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 899,283 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,252 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 78,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,667 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 35,667 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,580 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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AX03 PPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc 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 AX03 PPK, 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 AX03 PPK registered?

AX03 PPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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