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CX03 PZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 PZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,265 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear under sills are corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,583 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

nearside rear spring is corroded

nearside rear under sill is corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic engine covers fitted and underside

Pass 30 May 2017 93,280 miles

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

drivers side front brake disc overheated at some stage

rear brake pipes corroded and floor pan corroded near where plastic covers hamper proper view

Pass 27 May 2016 90,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

centre box deteriating exhaust

knochy on lock to lock test steering

osr tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,550 miles

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

centre box deteriating exhaust

nsr light cluster cracked

poss noisy top mount os no play at time of test

slight knock lock to lock on steering test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre box deteriating exhaust

nsr light cluster cracked

poss noisy top mount os no play at time of test

slight knock lock to lock on steering test

Pass 28 May 2014 84,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 84,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,296 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 81,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,036 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,036 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,718 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,698 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,601 miles

floor, sill and engine covers fitted

front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,074 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 PZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

CX03 PZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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