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SN53 PNL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,818 mi
Last recorded60,818 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 PNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,818 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise movement at steering column uj

advise rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,700 miles

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

advise offside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

advise slight movement in steering column

Fail 21 Sep 2012 54,700 miles

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

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

advise offside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

advise slight movement in steering column

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 18,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,936 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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SN53 PNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN53 PNL, 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 SN53 PNL registered?

SN53 PNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SN53 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 PNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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