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PX53 ZHG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,951 miles

Front tyres o/s and n/s perished and cracked on tread edges.

Offside Rear position/stop lamp lens has hole in it.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trim covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,653 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

vehicle presented as a 3 passenger vehicle with the nearside rear seat removed.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,178 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,792 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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PX53 ZHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PX53 ZHG, 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 PX53 ZHG registered?

PX53 ZHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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