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PK53 TNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 TNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,759 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

both rear wheels distorted

front brake hoses perishing

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer shoulder

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels distorted

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer shoulder

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,529 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front shock absorber has been leaking

surface corossion to front sub-frame/front lower valance

Fail 8 Sep 2015 93,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front shock absorber has been leaking

surface corossion to front sub-frame/front lower valance

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,846 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished on wall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,746 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres splitting on outer sidewalls but not to cord

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,282 miles

front discs heavily corroded

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,943 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,231 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,169 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 TNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

PK53 TNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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