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PG53 UAM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Fail 4 Jan 2019 53,663 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL AROUND (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all around brake pipe covered with grease

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 30,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,927 miles

unable to check brake pipes properly due to grease

unable to check vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,440 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on edges of tread/sidewall [195/50/15t]

o/s/f wiper split on end

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,959 miles

all 4 tyres started to crack on edge of tread [195/50/15t]

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,017 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on edges of tread [195/50/15t]

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Fail 16 Oct 2009 10,017 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack on edges of tread [195/50/15t]

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 5 Nov 2008 5,414 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 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

PG53 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is PG53 UAM safe to buy?

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