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PE03 OTG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,003 mi
Last recorded139,003 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 139,003 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO N/S/F PADS METAL TO METAL (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EML (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 125,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,768 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 109,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,894 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 82,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad wear warning light comes on

odometer does not illuminate

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,642 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light comes on

odometer does not illuminate

Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,345 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 56,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,981 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,037 miles

cracks in tread area on off side rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,335 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 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

PE03 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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