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PG53 OFN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 21 Jul 2015 66,004 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,998 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,349 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,029 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,027 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,586 miles

nearside front tyre has slight scuffing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,681 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking around outer edge, (cords not exposed)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,976 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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PG53 OFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PG53 OFN, 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 PG53 OFN registered?

PG53 OFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is PG53 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 OFN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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