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PK53 UTO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,481 mi
Last recorded72,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 UTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,481 miles

Bonnet catch not working to release bonnet

Engine management light on

Front brakepads low

Front number plate cracked

NSR inner wheel rim damaged

OS wing repeater lense damaged

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2017 72,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet catch not working to release bonnet

Engine management light on

Front brakepads low

Front number plate cracked

NSR inner wheel rim damaged

OS wing repeater lense damaged

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,245 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

OS wing repeater lense cracked

OSF tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

OS wing repeater lense cracked

OSF tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,078 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine man light on

front number plate damaged

o/s wing mirror lense damaged

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

under side of car covered with plastic makeing a full check imposable

Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine man light on

front number plate damaged

o/s wing mirror lense damaged

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

under side of car covered with plastic makeing a full check imposable

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,355 miles

Both wing repeater lenses smashed

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

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

OSR inner wheel rim damaged

OSR tyre has nail in outer tread - can t be repaired

Rear number plate slight water damage

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wing repeater lenses smashed

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

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

OSR inner wheel rim damaged

OSR tyre has nail in outer tread - can t be repaired

Rear number plate slight water damage

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,582 miles

Airbag light on

Both wing repeater lenses cracked

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,582 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Airbag light on

Both wing repeater lenses cracked

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 25 Nov 2011

n/s front tyre close to minimum

n/s rear side light weak

pad warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,660 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,124 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,358 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,807 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 UTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 UTO registered?

PK53 UTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is PK53 UTO safe to buy?

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