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PK52 YDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,037 mi
Last recorded50,037 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,369 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 45,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,996 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit + o/s + n/s/f brake hoses slightly cracked + slight play in o/s =n/s/f steering rack joints + o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,297 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges + engine managment light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,595 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,690 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,505 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 YDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDJ, 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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PK52 YDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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