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PX03 LHV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,428 mi
Last recorded86,428 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,469 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,588 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,041 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,938 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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PX03 LHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX03 LHV, 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 PX03 LHV registered?

PX03 LHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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