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PJ52 YDN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,496 mi
Last recorded66,496 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,496 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,634 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 58,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,417 miles

N/R tyre cracked

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

O/F tyre cracked

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,889 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 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

PJ52 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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