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PJ52 YPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,238 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 134,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding to excess (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,358 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 131,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 128,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 109,116 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 109,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,192 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

baby seat fitted to o/side rear

corroding under vehicle needs good oil spray

Fail 2 Aug 2011 96,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

baby seat fitted to o/side rear

Fail 7 Jul 2010 85,291 miles

Engine light on

Light knock at pinnion to rack,not exessive.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,291 miles

Engine light on

Light knock at pinnion to rack,not exessive.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,950 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 70,950 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 70,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r seat belt slalk cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,105 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 YPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

PJ52 YPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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