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S18 PEP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,476 mi
Last recorded113,476 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 PEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,476 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic under body pans fitted restricting full view

Fail 25 Oct 2018 113,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

plastic under body pans fitted restricting full view

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,772 miles

slight play in steering colume

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,401 miles

(SRS) light indicating a fault.

Speedometer not fully illuminated.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,602 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 65,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 58,690 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,027 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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S18 PEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S18 PEP, 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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S18 PEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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