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EJ52 PYT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 69,127 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 69,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 65,137 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022
Fail 24 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 55,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,314 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 45,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,526 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 41,526 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,648 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,076 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,235 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,155 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 26,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,182 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 23,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,966 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 16,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EJ52 PYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EJ52 PYT, 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 EJ52 PYT registered?

EJ52 PYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is EJ52 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 PYT shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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