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PJ52 YPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,217 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 75,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,663 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,404 miles

Play in steering uj

Fail 2 Dec 2015 62,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located lower cup missing (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering uj

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,809 miles

Main beam switch operation faulty

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 57,808 miles

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

Main beam switch operation faulty

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,959 miles

Both rear tyre conditions deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 47,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front antiroll bar links dust seals split

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,650 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 YPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

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

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