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PG03 LXU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,271 mi
Last recorded117,271 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,271 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake hoses are cracked

Front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut mounting is noisy

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

earth wiring cable tied at back of engine

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,746 miles

Front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Front steering rack ball ends have play

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,746 miles

Front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Front steering rack ball ends have play

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake hoses have surface cracks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,140 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,861 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 82,466 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 70,854 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 54,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,321 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 20,321 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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PG03 LXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG03 LXU, 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 PG03 LXU registered?

PG03 LXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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