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EN52 EWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,897 miles

Offside Front slight noise on rotation of steering possible top strut mount

Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,893 miles

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

Offside Front slight noise on rotation of steering possible top strut mount

Pass 31 May 2018 92,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show signs of perishing on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre starting to show signs of perishing on sidewalls

outer skin centre silencer corroded but no leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2017 79,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show signs of perishing on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre starting to show signs of perishing on sidewalls

outer skin centre silencer corroded but no leaks

Pass 27 May 2016 67,166 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills not fully checked due to plastic undertrays

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,594 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 56,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,980 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall to tread small cracks no cords or ply exposed

offside front sidewall to tread small cracks no cords or ply exposed

Pass 31 May 2011 32,746 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 32,746 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 31,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 23,715 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EN52 EWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EN52 EWU, 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 EN52 EWU registered?

EN52 EWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EN52 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 EWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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