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PJ52 XDP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,829 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,393 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,290 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 34,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2009 29,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,630 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,394 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 XDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 PJ52 XDP, 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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PJ52 XDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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