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AF53 PYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,146 mi
Last recorded179,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 179,146 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroding

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 176,263 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

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

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

Offside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 172,022 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 172,022 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 164,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 159,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 159,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 157,423 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 157,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 153,471 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 10 Sep 2012 153,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 15 Sep 2011 147,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 147,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 140,448 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 140,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre pressure low

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

rear number plate stained

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2009 126,154 miles

stonechips in windscreen,outer sills covered,slight play in steering arms

Pass 23 Aug 2008 110,042 miles

wipers smearing...stone chips in screen...slight play in n/s trackrod end

Pass 8 Sep 2007 94,209 miles

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

belly pan fitted

both lower arm front bushes starting to split and perish

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

outer sills covered

Pass 9 Sep 2006 74,785 miles

outer sills covered,underside of vehicle covered(undertray fitted),slight wear on front discs,nearside rear tyre tread lumpy.

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 PYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF53 PYZ, 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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AF53 PYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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