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AF53 PXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAF53 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

panels fitted to under body at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2020

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended x2 rear belts (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

panels fitted to under body at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

U-Joint slightly play

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,939 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,183 miles

Engine management light ON

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,432 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,560 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,981 miles

scratch on o/s/f door/ under body covered in trims/ exhaust corroding/ FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS & TREAD REQUIRE URGENT ATTENSION/

Fail 16 Oct 2009 25,981 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

scratch on o/s/f door/ under body covered in trims/ exhaust corroding/ FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS & TREAD REQUIRE URGENT ATTENSION/

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,130 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 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

AF53 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is AF53 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 PXV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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