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EN03 PXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,024 mi
Last recorded51,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 51,024 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,056 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S &N/S Front inner . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2023

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S Front inner . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S &N/S Front inner . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 38,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 38,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 36,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nocking noise from steering on hard standing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 36,660 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nocking noise from steering on hard standing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,775 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/R and O/S/F (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2014 34,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2013 31,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,368 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 25,368 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,049 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,049 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,416 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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EN03 PXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EN03 PXD, 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 EN03 PXD registered?

EN03 PXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is EN03 PXD safe to buy?

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