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MY53 PJH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 PJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sill corroded (nearside and offside)

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear inner sill corroded (nearside and offside)

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,772 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle excessive cracks (front and rear) (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel juddering (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear inner sill corroded (nearside and offside)

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,283 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray present

Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,279 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding judder (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,834 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush near side and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 64,834 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush near side and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

car has undercovers and overcovers can not see all conpoments

Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,992 miles

Rear exhaust slighty corroded

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

child seat in rear

total under covers front to back

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,860 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r outer disc surface corroded

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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MY53 PJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MY53 PJH, 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 MY53 PJH registered?

MY53 PJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is MY53 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY53 PJH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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