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AX03 PVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,362 mi
Last recorded69,362 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,362 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 69,362 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,216 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 67,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 66,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,956 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,753 miles

Rear Registration number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 62,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise change asap (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

both wipers smear slightly advise change asap

engine covered with air cleaner box

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner breadth bald and cut/damaged and has damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcement cord exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer breadth cut/damaged (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise change asap (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

both wipers smear slightly advise change asap

engine covered with air cleaner box

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 59,197 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 59,197 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust slightly detorated

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall(cords not exposed)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,786 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2011 43,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,278 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,277 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,595 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 PVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

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

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