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PJ03 ZSR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,922 mi
Last recorded130,922 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 130,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brakes pipes all round has slight corrosion

near side front wish bone round bush has slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2016 130,922 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front wish bone round bush has slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 125,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,424 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 120,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 114,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,550 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 104,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,209 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,960 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 46,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,071 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 ZSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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