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PE03 FJD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,025 mi
Last recorded62,025 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Box Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 55,180 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Box Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,859 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 51,848 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Front Bush De-Bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S To Caliper Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush Starting To De-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread & Out Of Shape Inner Edge 195/50/15 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread, Inner & Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Gearbox Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Around Lower Arm Mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside starting to perish. 195/50/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 50,685 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside starting to perish. 195/50/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 May 2019 47,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,061 miles

195/50r15v

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded requires welding to make secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,303 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic covers/trims

Pass 5 Mar 2009 9,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 5,231 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 FJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJD, 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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PE03 FJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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