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PK53 TLU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 120,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking inner rack gaiter leaking heavilly (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 112,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 111,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 102,899 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 102,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough O/S Strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,866 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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PK53 TLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PK53 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

PK53 TLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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