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EN03 PXH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 101,979 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not mainting a positive seal + cap not secure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring fouling on tyre and chaffed through with wires exposed (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image bloomed / dazzle (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor / chassis leg behind under tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor / chassis leg behind under tray areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating approx. 50KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both ns and os: readings 70 / 70 KgF total eff 49% (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear + suspect pipes behind under tray may be corroded as other underbody corrosion levels are high (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bush or bearing slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns: inner sill to floor / chassis leg behind under tray areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns: inner sill to floor / chassis leg behind under tray areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,224 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,672 miles

Centre Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,522 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,494 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,139 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,034 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,420 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,341 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 35,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,116 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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EN03 PXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN03 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

EN03 PXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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