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PJ52 YCC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,852 mi
Last recorded113,852 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,711 miles

SLIGHT NOISE COMMING FROM STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,632 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 104,632 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015

Advise corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe which is just accceptable.

Advise slight cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,053 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 88,051 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,890 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre wearing low.

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,500 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 53,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,532 miles

advise cracking to rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,381 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,344 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 25,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,033 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 YCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 YCC, 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 YCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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