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PE03 PBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,632 mi
Last recorded31,632 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 31,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades starting to split

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have a nail in tread

engine management light on dash

Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades starting to split

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have a nail in tread

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,792 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 9,880 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 PBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PE03 PBX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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