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PG03 OWM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationPG03 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,741 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN THE WALL

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,588 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,867 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,576 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,668 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 OWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PG03 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

PG03 OWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is PG03 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 OWM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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