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P888 NCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,328 mi
Last recorded80,328 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 NCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,328 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,746 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,746 miles

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

rear tyres slightly distorted

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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P888 NCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P888 NCE, 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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How do I check the history of P888 NCE?

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What year was P888 NCE registered?

P888 NCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is P888 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 NCE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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