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CP03 PXM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 PXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 77,545 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 77,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification sill cover jaged edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 75,581 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,675 miles

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

plasticsill covers damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure ctr mounting bolts missing (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

plasticsill covers damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,875 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND BALDING EDGES !

O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM !

front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls - some corrosion/pitting o/s/r brake pipe to cylinder

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 13 Jul 2016 68,875 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND BALDING EDGES !

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM !

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls - some corrosion/pitting o/s/r brake pipe to cylinder

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,826 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 47,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 44,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 38,449 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 34,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 22,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,030 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)

Rear wiper blade split

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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CP03 PXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP03 PXM, 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 CP03 PXM registered?

CP03 PXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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