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RE03 PGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,281 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 118,281 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,324 miles

Both rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight knocking sound from steering

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,492 miles

Both rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight knocking sound from steering

Pass 17 Jul 2021 96,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arch slightly corroded

slight knocking sound from steering

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,071 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear wheel arch slightly corroded nearside and offside

slight knocking soumd from steering

Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,826 miles

middle section of exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle section of exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,990 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,000 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,000 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,050 miles

rear tyres slightly perished CONTINENTAL 195/50/15 82T

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,343 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,043 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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RE03 PGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE03 PGY, 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 RE03 PGY registered?

RE03 PGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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