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PA03 THA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,334 mi
Last recorded8,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 THA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,624 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 7,624 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 6,803 miles

outter side walls on all four tyres starting to perrish

rear number plate backing starting to lift away

Fail 28 May 2009 6,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

outter side walls on all four tyres starting to perrish

rear number plate backing starting to lift away

Pass 29 May 2008 6,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,187 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 THA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA03 THA registered?

PA03 THA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is PA03 THA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 THA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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