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BT52 URO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 URO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 97,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,833 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 94,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,266 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,503 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,503 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,759 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 55,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,935 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,522 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,522 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 22,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,461 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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BT52 URO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT52 URO, 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 BT52 URO registered?

BT52 URO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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