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PJ52 UAG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 UAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,177 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,632 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,408 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,254 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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PJ52 UAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ52 UAG, 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 PJ52 UAG registered?

PJ52 UAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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