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PN53 WLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,488 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,926 miles

Large plastic undertray fitted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,776 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 18,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 WLJ registered?

PN53 WLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is PN53 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 WLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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