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P33 THF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 THF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,535 miles

Central undertray loose

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 55,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap fitted not creating adequate seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central undertray loose

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,399 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,303 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 42,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,632 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 42,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,555 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,148 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 39,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,035 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,313 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 May 2010 26,873 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 14 May 2010 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,202 miles

both front tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 23,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,382 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre worn low ..

Pass 18 May 2006 19,328 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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P33 THF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P33 THF, 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 P33 THF registered?

P33 THF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is P33 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 THF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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