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PF03 KMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,248 miles

Front wiper blades are worn but still clearing the screen.

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded but not excessive.

Slight play in the offside front suspension drop link ball joints.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,969 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses are cracking but not showing inner plys.

Both front metal brake pipes are becoming corroded but not excessive.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 92,969 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front flexi brake hoses are cracking but not showing inner plys.

Both front metal brake pipes are becoming corroded but not excessive.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,485 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 75,029 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,538 miles

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

full underbody tray fitted ,unable to check brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,156 miles

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

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

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

passenger washer jets poor but operational

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,196 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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PF03 KMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF03 KMY, 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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PF03 KMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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