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PK52 WPW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 WPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear lower shock eye has slight movment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit recomend replacment (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear lower shock eye has slight movment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit recomend replacment (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2017

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sills corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2016

Offside Front wearing on edge

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016

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

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

Offside Front wearing on edge

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

Pass 1 Feb 2015
Pass 1 Feb 2014 78,938 miles

Engine manegment light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mountain broken

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,938 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine manegment light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mountain broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front suspension coil springs have corrossion to them

corrossion to rear brake pipes

exhaust has corrossion to it

front brake flexi pipes cracking

front indicator bulbs fading

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre flat

srs light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 74,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front suspension coil springs have corrossion to them

corrossion to rear brake pipes

exhaust has corrossion to it

front brake flexi pipes cracking

front indicator bulbs fading

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre flat

srs light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,840 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,645 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 57,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PK52 WPW 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 61.9%.

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 PK52 WPW, 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 PK52 WPW registered?

PK52 WPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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