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PJ52 ZZR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,980 mi
Last recorded154,980 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 ZZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 154,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust hanger detached, but system still adequately supported

Full length under-trays fitted

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside rear light lense damaged/cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2017 154,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust hanger detached, but system still adequately supported

Full length under-trays fitted

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside rear light lense damaged/cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2016 148,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust hanger/mount deteriorated, but system still adequately supported

Child seat(s) fitted, not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Full length under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2015 145,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light illuminated

exhaust has part deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 124,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 124,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,859 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 111,859 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,996 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakepipes obscured

Fail 26 Nov 2009 91,169 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully check brakepipes due to floor shielding

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,169 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully check brakepipes due to floor shielding

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,330 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 81,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,840 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 ZZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZR, 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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PJ52 ZZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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