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PA03 FWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,160 mi
Last recorded51,160 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,447 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 50,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,584 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,714 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,983 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,683 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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PA03 FWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PA03 FWG, 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 PA03 FWG registered?

PA03 FWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is PA03 FWG safe to buy?

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