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PE03 FJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020
Pass 2 Aug 2019
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,971 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 84,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016
Fail 10 Jun 2016 805,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,766 miles

damage on bodywork

exhaust corroding

front brake hosers cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,766 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage on bodywork

exhaust corroding

front brake hosers cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,108 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

slight freying on n/s/f seat belt

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,712 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/s/r tyre out of shape

N/s/f tyre very badly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,712 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/s/r tyre out of shape

N/s/f tyre very badly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,269 miles

o/s/head lamp has poor beam pattern

Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/head lamp has poor beam pattern

o/s/r tyre has a puncher

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,993 miles

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

child seat fitted in n/s/r belt not tested

o/s/f tyre is cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,993 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/r belt not tested

o/s/f tyre is cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,794 miles

O/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Fail 1 Jul 2009 47,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,167 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,130 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,173 miles

Near side front wheel damaged Na tyre heavily worn on outer edge and cracked in sidewall †Off side rear tyre heavily cracked on sidewalls and tread †Off side front tyre worn on outer edge and heavily cracked †Near side front wheel trim missing †Servi

Service light is on †^Tyre size 195 50 15

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

PE03 FJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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