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1474 AP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,914 mi
Last recorded114,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1474 AP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 114,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,467 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bush's are starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 105,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 103,320 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 98,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,014 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 86,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,696 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,695 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,896 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,896 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,671 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,956 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,933 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,573 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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1474 AP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 1474 AP, 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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1474 AP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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