MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres worn unevenly
engine covers/undertrays fitted
various floor, chassis and inner sill areas corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tyres worn unevenly
engine covers/undertrays fitted
various floor, chassis and inner sill areas corroded
General Underbody Corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic Undertrays Fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general surface corrosion
some minor repair welds
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded
general surface corrosion
offside front brakes slightly binding
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded
general surface corrosion
offside front brakes slightly binding
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Advise front and rear number plate damaged
Advise nearside rear light unit slight damage
o/s/f tyre outer side wall small cut
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre outer side wall small cut
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT52 PNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BT52 PNJ, 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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BT52 PNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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