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PN53 UGM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 113,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyre treads on limit.

Both rear tyres perished.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,514 miles

Knock At Top Of Steering Wheel But No Obvious Cause

Nearside Front Wheel Has Slight Damage To Outer Rim

Nearside Rear Jacking Block Missing

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Has Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Tyre Outer Sidewalls Deteriorated

Tested In Wet Conditions

Under Trays & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Fail 24 Jul 2017 107,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Knock At Top Of Steering Wheel But No Obvious Cause

Nearside Front Wheel Has Slight Damage To Outer Rim

Nearside Rear Jacking Block Missing

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Has Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Tyre Outer Sidewalls Deteriorated

Tested In Wet Conditions

Under Trays & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 98,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,996 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats.

n/s headlamp cracked.

o/s/f tyre tread low.

rear metal brake pipes corrroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,085 miles

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear

Nearise Front Road Wheel Dented

Nearside Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r...n/s/r metal brakepipe corroded...n/s/f road wheel dented.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,286 miles

Child seat fitted osr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

booster seat fitted to nsr but allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear metal brake lines slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front wheels slight buckle

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,999 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear/unable to check saet belt,dent on offside rear door,nearside front bumper scratched,outer sills covered

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,748 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

sill trims and undertrays fitted

small stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,696 miles

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

advise spare tyre has now been fitted to nearside rear so therefor spare tyre is illegal and not permitted to be used

Fail 19 Jul 2007 31,696 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,845 miles

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

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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PN53 UGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN53 UGM, 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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PN53 UGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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