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PX03 ODV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,229 miles

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

osr wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

osr wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering column

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,607 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Feb 2014 58,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,988 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack noisey but working okay.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 47,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering rack noisey but working okay.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front headlamp aim on lower limit.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Feb 2012 40,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,947 miles

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

Rubbers on front flexi brake hoses split.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,332 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake hose covers slpit

osf tyre damaged but not down to chords

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,597 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,538 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,342 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 20,307 miles

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

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

advise front pads getting close also advise front tyres getting low †

Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,727 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 ODV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX03 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

PX03 ODV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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