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PN03 WBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,695 mi
Last recorded80,695 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,695 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,811 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 67,253 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong advise o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,129 miles

Both wiper blades, rubbers starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,881 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre pressures appear tobe low

exhaust rear silencer starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,831 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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PN03 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PN03 WBL, 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 PN03 WBL registered?

PN03 WBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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