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PG53 RVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 94,075 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted

EML light on

Front windscreen scratched

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015
Fail 13 Jan 2015

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013

no milage displayed

Fail 10 Dec 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no milage displayed

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mil

n/s/r tyre on 2mil

o/s/r door panel damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare steel wheel fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat not secured to vehical

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,285 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,072 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,287 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 RVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PG53 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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