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PJ03 XSE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,925 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 104,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,297 miles

slight knock from under steering couling

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,117 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,117 miles

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

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,588 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 XSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ03 XSE, 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 PJ03 XSE registered?

PJ03 XSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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