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PL53 JEO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,810 mi
Last recorded98,810 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 JEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,955 miles

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

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

S R S light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

S R S light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,832 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 61,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate poor

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,101 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,311 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 28,311 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,765 miles

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

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

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

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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PL53 JEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL53 JEO, 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 PL53 JEO registered?

PL53 JEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PL53 JEO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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