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PK53 UTB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 UTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body of car has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,205 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 73,917 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade smearing

bulb illumination out on cluster

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust silence outer skin corroding but no leaking of exhaust gases

Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust silence outer skin corroding but no leaking of exhaust gases

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,790 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,259 miles

speedo 50% illumination

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

speedo 50% illumination

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front seat belts lazy retraction

Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front seat belts lazy retraction

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s rear tyre on close to legal requirment on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2012 57,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s rear tyre on close to legal requirment on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,713 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,487 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,530 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 UTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

PK53 UTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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