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CX03 PXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 PXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,369 miles

N/S/R alloy rim dent from inner edge

Near side rear tyre burst and low pressure

Part of exhaust system deteriorated- rear silencer

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,459 miles

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

O/S rear tyre outer sides wall perish not reach the ply or cord, loose out pressure

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

O/S rear tyre outer sides wall perish not reach the ply or cord, loose out pressure

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,767 miles

Both sides front wiper deteriorated or grease and dirt from windscreen

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

N/S O/S front and rear four brake disc(s) slightly worn

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,767 miles

Both sides front wiper deteriorated or grease and dirt from windscreen

N/S O/S front and rear four brake disc(s) slightly worn

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,334 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,683 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,159 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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CX03 PXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX03 PXF, 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 CX03 PXF registered?

CX03 PXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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