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PJ52 YCG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,496 mi
Last recorded51,496 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,496 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear door damaged

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,302 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 2 Oct 2019 46,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,001 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Rear exhaust hanger broken(but exhaust still supported

Fail 2 Oct 2018 40,001 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Rear exhaust hanger broken(but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,489 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,697 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,697 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,496 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has some cuts on outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,635 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,440 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding in places.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 26,440 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroding in places.

mil light on.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,851 miles

center exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,426 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise all tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,743 miles

advise all tyres perished

Fail 1 Oct 2007 12,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise all tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,498 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 YCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

PJ52 YCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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