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PN53 VYH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,281 mi
Last recorded76,281 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,281 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,281 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,043 miles

nearside rear tyre cut and cracks

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

offside rear tyre inner tread feathered

upper part of windscreen damaged by defective wiper

Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cut and cracks

offside rear tyre inner tread feathered

upper part of windscreen damaged by defective wiper

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,690 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear number plate dirty

Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear number plate dirty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,831 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,991 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,873 miles

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

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

vehicle presenter be aware near/side rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,950 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,950 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,985 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,655 miles

nail in nsr tyre

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 VYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYH, 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 PN53 VYH registered?

PN53 VYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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