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PE03 OVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear inner sills corroded undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

rear spring mounting pads perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexible brake hose protector damaged

exhaust box rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,529 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexible brake hose protector damaged

exhaust box rusty

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 195/50r15

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,913 miles

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

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

nsr tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,913 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,000 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,533 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2007 26,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OVN 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 78.6%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

PE03 OVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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