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PJ53 KBY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,536 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,970 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 68,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,162 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,837 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PJ53 KBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ53 KBY, 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 PJ53 KBY registered?

PJ53 KBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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