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PL03 XEX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,765 miles

Offside Front cracking in tread on innershoulder

Fail 10 Mar 2021 68,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front cracking in tread on innershoulder

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,814 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,002 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight cracking front tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,382 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,247 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,668 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,898 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 XEX 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 84%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

PL03 XEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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