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CA03 PWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 104,052 miles

front number plate damaged

o,s,r outer wheel arch corroded

restricted inspection rear seat belts (child seats fitted)

restricted inspection underside of vehicle (undertrays fitted)

wiper/indicator stalk worn

Fail 11 May 2017 104,022 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

o,s,r outer wheel arch corroded

restricted inspection rear seat belts (child seats fitted)

restricted inspection underside of vehicle (undertrays fitted)

wiper/indicator stalk worn

Pass 3 May 2016 96,277 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorating/corroded.

Nearside front tyre has a tear in inner wall.

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

Pass 12 May 2015 91,659 miles

Both Front Brake hoses are deteriorated.

Exhaust system from Cat. back deteriorating/corroded.

Front Brake discs are worn and heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some imbalance at Front Brakes.

Tear/damage to inner wall of Nearside Front Tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 87,676 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 87,662 miles

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

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

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

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 20 May 2013 78,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 78,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,326 miles

slight play in steering column UJ, advise replacement

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,121 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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CA03 PWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA03 PWU, 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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CA03 PWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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