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OE03 PGX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,262 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front brake flexy hoses show deterioration

Both rear metal brake pipes show corrossion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light ON

N/S front tyre worn close to limit and devoid of tread on outer edge

O/S door mirror has minor damage and has had temp repair

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,998 miles

under body covers fitted,unable to see steering,supension.fuel or braking systems fully

Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under body covers fitted,unable to see steering,supension.fuel or braking systems fully

Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,874 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,025 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 58,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 101,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 94,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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OE03 PGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE03 PGX, 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 OE03 PGX registered?

OE03 PGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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