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PJ03 FFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 146,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected not visible from rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,416 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box outer casing rotting off (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,695 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and close to limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box outer casing rotting off (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shockers slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

odometer reading higher, new clocks fitted to fix MOT defects

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 81,263 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shockers slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,794 miles

brake pipes can not be seen due to under trays

middle exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre just under 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,448 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

under tray covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,448 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Spare tyre defective.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 63,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Spare tyre defective.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,076 miles

centre silencer corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 22 Nov 2014 59,076 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

centre silencer corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,858 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

rear silncer corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,584 miles

centre exhaust strap missing

offside front seat belt fraying slightly

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,286 miles

bracket missing off centre silencer

offside front seat belt fraying slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket insecure on exhaust

Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracked

centre exhaust mounting bracket insecure on exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,504 miles

front nearside tyre on limit and tread perished

nearside and offside rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2008 25,504 miles

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

front nearside tyre on limit and tread perished

nearside and offside rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,263 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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PJ03 FFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 PJ03 FFZ, 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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PJ03 FFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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