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AF53 PZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 125,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,247 miles

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

bonnet release faulty

Pass 30 Dec 2020 108,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 100,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,805 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

N/s rear brake pipe has been protected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,038 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 5 May 2016 66,847 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed The cords are only just starting to come through on outside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2015 53,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,758 miles

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

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

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 PZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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