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WN53 PZO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 PZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 68,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,666 miles

auxiliary belt worn

Fail 2 Dec 2016 65,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,673 miles

under body covers fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light dont illuminate

exhaust box corroded

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre badly splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,080 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 50,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,183 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre the outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,602 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,553 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 25,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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 PZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WN53 PZO, 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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WN53 PZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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