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PJ03 KUB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationPJ03 KUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe not secure in locating bracket.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

back plate behind drivers side brake disc corroded/loose

unable to check inner and outer sills due to bodykit overlap.

Fail 17 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe not secure in locating bracket.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

back plate behind drivers side brake disc corroded/loose

unable to check inner and outer sills due to bodykit overlap.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 120,901 miles

rear arch slightly corroded

unable to check outer sills due to having sill covers

Fail 25 Jun 2021 120,894 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear arch slightly corroded

unable to check outer sills due to having sill covers

Pass 26 Jun 2020 116,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2019 112,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 107,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center piece corroded slight leak (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion ns os front (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion passenger door corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2018 107,908 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ns and os front both replaced (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center piece corroded slight leak (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion ns os front (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion passenger door corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,849 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,530 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded signs of vehicle been stood

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,099 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in offside inner rack joint

rear exhaust outer box corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 83,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in offside inner rack joint

rear exhaust outer box corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,636 miles

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

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

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

washer jet on offside has a blocked jet.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,495 miles

advise tracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,797 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,793 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,722 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish and crack

Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,321 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PJ03 KUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ03 KUB, 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 KUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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