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EA52 NTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 NTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,602 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on tread edges

engine management lamp on

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

offside headlamp slightly loose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen damaged. not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 11 Feb 2016 74,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on tread edges

engine management lamp on

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

offside headlamp slightly loose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen damaged. not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,763 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust support mounting bracket broken

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area!

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust support mounting bracket broken

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area!

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,073 miles

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread

nearside front wheel rim slighty distored

Fail 16 Jan 2014 57,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread

nearside front wheel rim slighty distored

Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,442 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,775 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,498 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads slightly worn on outer edges.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 21,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,493 miles

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

Offside 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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EA52 NTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA52 NTU, 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 EA52 NTU registered?

EA52 NTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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