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PK53 UEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 UEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,905 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,924 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 68,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,501 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 44,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,292 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,463 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,118 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,055 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 UEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PK53 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

PK53 UEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is PK53 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 UEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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