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RJ53 PZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 PZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,866 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,218 miles

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

slight knock from steering

Fail 4 Sep 2018 82,218 miles

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

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

slight knock from steering

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,000 miles

Nearside Rear bumper been damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 72,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,201 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,336 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,822 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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RJ53 PZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ53 PZN, 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 RJ53 PZN registered?

RJ53 PZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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