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PF53 DYM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 124,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ! both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ! both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,371 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,371 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,543 miles

Both rear tyres miss shaped on inside egdges

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer bracket modified but still secure

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,543 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres miss shaped on inside egdges

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer bracket modified but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has wear to edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,253 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Creaking from n/sf area when driven round car park.

Engine management light on

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape on the inner part of the tread. 195/50 15 82T

o/s/f wiper slightly smears windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,864 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate!

Rear tyres 02 Dot Code.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 39,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate!

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,748 miles

underbody trays fitted to underside of vehicle unable to access all components

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,411 miles

cracking to o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,091 miles

n/s windscreen washers aimed low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,777 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 16,777 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PF53 DYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF53 DYM, 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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PF53 DYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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