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AF53 PXO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,850 mi
Last recorded61,850 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,850 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***inner sidewall multiple tears*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020
Pass 20 May 2019 46,056 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 46,056 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washers need attention

Pass 17 May 2018 45,126 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,630 miles

both rear tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2014 40,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,006 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,698 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,579 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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AF53 PXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF53 PXO, 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 AF53 PXO registered?

AF53 PXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AF53 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 PXO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 PXO have outstanding finance?

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