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AX03 XDA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,039 mi
Last recorded169,039 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 169,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear / cut to outer sidewall / cords not exposed. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Silencer outer casing corrosion / delaminating.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column upper bearing play.

Rear Some deterioration to rear subframe mount bushes .

Pass 17 Aug 2015 154,145 miles

Cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall not exposing cords.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear silencer corroded / not leaking.

Slight play in upper steering column bush

Fail 15 Aug 2015 154,145 miles

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

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

Cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall not exposing cords.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear silencer corroded / not leaking.

Slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,635 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 28 Jul 2014 144,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 10 Jun 2013 133,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ns rear brake pipe poor condition

os rear brake pipe poor condititon

Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,027 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,412 miles

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,866 miles

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

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 XDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

AX03 XDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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