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PE03 VXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,425 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

near side and off side rear brake pipes starting to go rusty

under side of vehicle going rusty around front subframe

Pass 1 May 2018 94,396 miles

center exhaust box starting to deteriorate

near side and off side rear brake pipes going rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,394 miles

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush off side rear (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust box starting to deteriorate

near side and off side rear brake pipes going rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,616 miles

rear brake pipes starting to go rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,616 miles

Registration plate lamp not working off side rear (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes starting to go rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,971 miles

R.H.R. radius arm slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,938 miles

rear brake pipe greased but look corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipe greased but look corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,718 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both inner c/v boots split

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,019 miles

front tyre and nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on tyre tread

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,594 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,566 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,516 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 VXF 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 73.7%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

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

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