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PL03 UUR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,235 mi
Last recorded140,235 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 140,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 140,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 129,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 129,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,771 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 111,771 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,038 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,332 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 78,978 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear Offside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,616 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,616 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,589 miles

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)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,066 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,848 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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PL03 UUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PL03 UUR, 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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PL03 UUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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