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EN03 PYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear surface rust on wheel arch

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

Offside Rear surface rust on wheel arch

Fail 7 Sep 2019 79,720 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear surface rust on wheel arch

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

Offside Rear surface rust on wheel arch

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,416 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,397 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,247 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,185 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,347 miles

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,330 miles

slight free play felt through steering wheel.

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 PYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

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

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