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PE03 BYP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 BYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,730 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front sub-frame corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 108,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dazzling (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high dazzling (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front sub-frame corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 95,627 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,963 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,924 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,527 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 56,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front discs corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,202 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 55,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,329 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,840 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,062 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,998 miles

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

brake pipes pitted

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,170 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 42,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,091 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PE03 BYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PE03 BYP, 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 PE03 BYP registered?

PE03 BYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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