MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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exhaust corrded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Eml
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall 195/50/15 ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall 195/50/15 ()
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front outer covers (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front and n/s and o/s rears (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount corroded and broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front outer covers (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front and n/s and o/s rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front numberplat damaged/deteriorated
front wipers worn
n/s/f tyre on limit
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre on limit
rear wiper not clearing screen
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front tyres worn down too 1.6mm.
Front brake pads aprox 80% worn.
n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 TLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 PK53 TLJ, 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 PK53 TLJ registered?
PK53 TLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is PK53 TLJ safe to buy?
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