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PK03 OTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,679 miles

both side front tyres wearing inner edges

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,886 miles

Centre exhaust temporarily supported

Play in upper steering column

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in upper steering column

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiper blades split

front indicators slightly discoloured

split in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiper blades split

front indicators slightly discoloured

split in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,095 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre feathering.

rear brake pads 1/2 way worn.

rear wiper blade split.

under tray fitted to centre of car.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,668 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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PK03 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTE, 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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PK03 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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