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PE03 FHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 FHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016
Fail 11 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013
Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,636 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,304 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 28,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake flexi pipe has small surface cracks - not to cords

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,552 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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PE03 FHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE03 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

PE03 FHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is PE03 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 FHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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