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PE53 RCV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 92,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 May 2018 92,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 87,421 miles

Engine light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From the brake hose to the drum (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the brake hose to the drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2017 87,421 miles

Engine light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From the brake hose to the drum (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the brake hose to the drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2016 83,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded To both rear brake drums (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light illuminated

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2016 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded To both rear brake drums (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light illuminated

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 80,408 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack but not down to the ply chords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light illuminated

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

Fail 15 May 2015 80,408 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack but not down to the ply chords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light illuminated

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 76,555 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 71,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,623 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 RCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

PE53 RCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is PE53 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 RCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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