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DA52 WFN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 WFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 84,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 84,143 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play nearside rear axle bush excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,071 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,468 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 65,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,098 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,048 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,450 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 54,450 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,634 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,972 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)

under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,979 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,036 miles

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

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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DA52 WFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA52 WFN, 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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DA52 WFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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