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PL03 XEM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,351 mi
Last recorded49,351 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,351 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 49,186 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 46,014 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,141 miles

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,603 miles

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 44,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 42,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 41,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust backbox slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,690 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 37,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer starting to fatigue/corrode

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer starting to fatigue/corrode

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade perished - not clearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Plastic sill cover installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,591 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Plastic sill cover installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,093 miles

Engine Management light is on and Fault codes detected during emissions test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 29,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,542 miles

front brake hoses slightly cracking

front tyres 2.mm on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,619 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 XEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

PL03 XEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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