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PJ52 XDL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 XDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,110 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 70,110 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,007 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,127 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,314 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,433 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,433 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,653 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 54,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,817 miles

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

both front and rear tyres are worn to the inner edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,224 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,102 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 XDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PJ52 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

PJ52 XDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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