MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust box deteriorated and bracket broken (system still supported)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust box deteriorated and bracket broken (system still supported)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front brake hoses cracked.
Both front wipers torn on edges.
Both rear brake pipes corroded.
Centre exhaust box deteriorated.
Nearside front brake pipe corroded.
Nearside front suspension arm front bush seperating.
Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.
Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges and cracked.
Offside front tyre worn close to limit.
Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and has nail in tread.
Both front brake hoses cracked.
Both front wipers torn on edges.
Both rear brake pipes corroded.
Centre exhaust box deteriorated.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake pipe corroded.
Nearside front suspension arm front bush seperating.
Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.
Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges and cracked.
Offside front tyre worn close to limit.
Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and has nail in tread.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust outterskin deteriated
slight knock in steering
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust outterskin deteriated
front brake pads getting low
slight knock in steering
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre ex bracket broken
n/s/f wheel = steel / o/s/f wheel= alloy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN53 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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