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PE03 VXN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,535 mi
Last recorded79,535 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring swollen and rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring swollen and rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,572 miles

Exhaust system insecure MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,889 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,755 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,541 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,677 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,529 miles

ADVICE FRONT PADS LOW.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,516 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 VXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

PE03 VXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PE03 VXN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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