MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
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
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
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)
Engine light on
Light knock at pinnion to rack,not exessive.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PJ52 YPV safe to buy?
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