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BL52 WUM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,037 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack has play

Fail 18 Jan 2018 78,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack has play

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 64,769 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 64,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,670 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 58,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,676 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,376 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,477 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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BL52 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL52 WUM, 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 BL52 WUM registered?

BL52 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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