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PX03 WNB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,767 mi
Last recorded104,767 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,767 miles

Engine management lamp on, on dash.

Exhaust system rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rattling noise from engine

Sill covers and under trays present at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2018 104,767 miles

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

Engine management lamp on, on dash.

Exhaust system rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rattling noise from engine

Sill covers and under trays present at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,692 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 98,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,183 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,093 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack

slight play in lower steering shaft

Fail 11 Mar 2014 78,105 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack

slight play in lower steering shaft

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

S.R.S light on

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,124 miles

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

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

slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,334 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,330 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,796 miles

unable to see most of floor pan and sill area's due to plastic cosmetic cover's.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,658 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 WNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

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

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