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PN53 VHU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,411 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

under body dust cover unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,897 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer shell corroding.

n/s/f tyre cracking,

unable to see sills because of undertrays

Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer shell corroded.

n/s/r tyre 3mm,

o/s/f door check strap bolt loose.

unable to see sills due to undertrays

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,849 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,747 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 33,137 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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PN53 VHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN53 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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