MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50V15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 26" end peeling off (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PE53 ZBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 PE53 ZBJ, 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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PE53 ZBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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