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PX53 ZHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind, dragging internal brake shoes.

Offside Front ABS sensor tip being worn by cv joint pick up ring

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads friction material in poor condition

front and rear brakes have imbalance close to limit

hand brake effort 17% just meets requirments.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.1 reading 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind, dragging internal brake shoes.

Offside Front ABS sensor tip being worn by cv joint pick up ring

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads friction material in poor condition

front and rear brakes have imbalance close to limit

hand brake effort 17% just meets requirments.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,687 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 98,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,026 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 86,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2013 62,414 miles

heavy rusting rear silencer

surface rusting front subframe

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust corroded and holed

nearside front windscreen washer poor

offside front windscreen washer poor

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust corroded and holed

nearside front windscreen washer poor

offside front windscreen washer poor

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,661 miles

centre exhaust mounting partially insecure

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2011 54,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,387 miles

nearside rear tyre rubber cracked/perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre rubber cracked/perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,646 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,611 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,748 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PX53 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

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

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