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PJ52 YRP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine warning light on

front wipers are smearing

n/s/f flexible brake hose is perished

o/s/f flexible brake hose is perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in rack

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF Tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,983 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,428 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 YRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

PJ52 YRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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