MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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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