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PG03 LYP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 LYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019
Pass 25 Jul 2018
Pass 8 Aug 2017
Fail 5 Aug 2017

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,469 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,584 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,584 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 33,436 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,609 miles

all four tyre walls cracked/perished

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,639 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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PG03 LYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

PG03 LYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is PG03 LYP safe to buy?

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