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PX03 PLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,276 miles

195/50/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

195/50/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,132 miles

195/50/15 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,132 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

195/50/15 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,042 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,779 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,812 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and are perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,015 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,007 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,314 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perashing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,547 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,799 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 PLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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