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PL03 UUV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,555 mi
Last recorded82,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,555 miles

Dip beam patterns weak - lenses badly faded

Handbrake lever over adjusted

Rear of NS Front to Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 82,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dip beam patterns weak - lenses badly faded

Handbrake lever over adjusted

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

Rear of NS Front to Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,924 miles

NSF brake pads low

NSR brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 80,914 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

NSF brake pads low

NSR brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,218 miles

2 of highline brakelight bulbs out

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brakepipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 79,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

2 of highline brakelight bulbs out

Rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,381 miles

1 of the highline brakelights out

Play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,375 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

1 of the highline brakelights out

Play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2023 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,259 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,953 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,801 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 62,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,153 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,104 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 35,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,594 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 UUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUV, 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 PL03 UUV registered?

PL03 UUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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