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AU53 PWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,820 mi
Last recorded171,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 171,820 miles

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2015 154,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 154,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 141,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped)

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 141,261 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped)

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread edges

Fail 11 Jul 2012 104,970 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly(stepped)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,970 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly(stepped)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 77,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

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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AU53 PWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 PWK, 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 AU53 PWK registered?

AU53 PWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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