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PK52 LDE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,919 mi
Last recorded73,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,407 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,840 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2011 69,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,569 miles

offside front tyre has different speed rating compared to the other three tyres on the vehicle

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall but not showing visible signs of cords showing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,678 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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PK52 LDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PK52 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK52 LDE?

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What year was PK52 LDE registered?

PK52 LDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is PK52 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK52 LDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK52 LDE have outstanding finance?

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