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PE53 RCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,623 mi
Last recorded84,623 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,623 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,613 miles

car has been undersealed (rust protection)

exhaust centre box is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,449 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,340 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,650 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,266 miles

o/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,908 miles

advise covers under car

Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,300 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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PE53 RCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 PE53 RCO, 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 PE53 RCO registered?

PE53 RCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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