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PG53 RKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,790 miles

HID bulbs fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back box corroded

hid headlamps fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 60,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back box corroded

hid headlamps fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,198 miles

advise slight wear to both rear tyres inner tread

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,372 miles

some items not checked due to full length under sheilds

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,981 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 48,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,737 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,737 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,994 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,897 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 RKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RKA, 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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PG53 RKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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