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YS52 PNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 PNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,022 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,571 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 99,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer hangers (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort bothsides (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides after flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,589 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides after flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,630 miles

Bothsides front flexies perishing

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 96,630 miles

Bothsides front flexies perishing

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,814 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2013

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 84,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,399 miles

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)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both inner sill slightly corroded at the back

Fail 27 Jul 2011 79,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both inner sill slightly corroded at the back

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,255 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 70,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 45,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,921 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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YS52 PNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS52 PNJ, 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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YS52 PNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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