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PE03 OUG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,189 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 77,241 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 77,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,437 miles

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

noise from O/S/F

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,165 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,266 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,266 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,299 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,035 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 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

PE03 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is PE03 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 OUG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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