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PE53 ZBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,321 mi
Last recorded68,321 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,554 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

exhaust tailpipe corroded/holed

Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u,j under dash board worn (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 53,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u,j under dash board worn (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,078 miles

Boot struts weak

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 51,078 miles

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

Boot struts weak

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,853 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 both (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel incomplete

Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,850 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 29,746 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 260,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 24,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 21,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,997 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 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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