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WN53 PZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 PZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 21 Sep 2017

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

deep cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2016
Fail 3 Oct 2016

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,885 miles

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

slight knock o/s/f

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,639 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,096 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WN53 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN53 PZH, 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 WN53 PZH registered?

WN53 PZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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