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PK03 ENF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,653 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - orange filter deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))

Knock in steering.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Non matching wheel rims across front axle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 105,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - orange filter deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))

Knock in steering.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Non matching wheel rims across front axle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,527 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 99,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect size (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,224 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust flaking but not blowing

Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,224 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust flaking but not blowing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,060 miles

Slight play detected in steering column joints, but not excessive.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve around upper ferrule is split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve around upper ferrule is split (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve around upper ferrule is split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve around upper ferrule is split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,368 miles

Small knock in upper steering column

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Park brake and service brake light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,645 miles

Park brake and service brake light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,449 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 26,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,453 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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PK03 ENF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PK03 ENF, 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 PK03 ENF registered?

PK03 ENF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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