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EN03 PXU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,048 mi
Last recorded62,048 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,048 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 62,048 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,422 miles

Both front Brake Discs worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,493 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2017 54,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front both nearside tyres are cut on the sidewall.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre is cut on the side wall,not deep enough to reached the ply or the cord.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 37,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,998 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,118 miles

Both rear tyre walls cut and getting close to the legal limit.

RECOMMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF ALL FOUR TYRES.

Both front inner tyre walls splitting and recommend immediate replacement. †Tyres wearing on outer edges. Recommend wheel alignment check.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,509 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 PXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

EN03 PXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is EN03 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 PXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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