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PN53 WKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,867 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 77,867 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,353 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 76,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,780 miles

osf tyre tread uneven wear,nsr tyre punctured-underbody-exhaust-subframe-running gear rusting,rear tyre treads uneven wear-inner treads

service overdue alert on -240,engine oil maxed,headlights clouding,rear wiper,osf and rear brake pipes rusting-greased-covered,osf shocker oily,front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,913 miles

3rd brake lamp internal cover off,headlamps clouding,tyres different size,brake pipes rusting-greased over-underbody covers fitted,suspension-springs-brakes-exhaust-units rusting

nsf tyre tread low-tyres uneven tread wear-rear tyre treads bulging,subframe rusting,rear brake efforts not great,front brake discs poor-scored

Fail 28 Sep 2022 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim needs resetting before retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

3rd brake lamp internal cover off,headlamps clouding,tyres different size,brake pipes rusting-greased over-underbody covers fitted,suspension-springs-brakes-exhaust-units rusting

nsf tyre tread low-tyres uneven tread wear-rear tyre treads bulging,subframe rusting,rear brake efforts not great,front brake discs poor-scored

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Door mirror cracked.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,262 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,034 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,526 miles

near side front tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,165 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PN53 WKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PN53 WKY, 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 WKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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