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EN52 EXH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 EXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 88,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,159 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner seal corroding near rear suspension

Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear inner seal corroding near rear suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,123 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,123 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 54,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2012 49,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,625 miles

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2011 42,623 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn irregularly in tread

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 37,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 27,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,034 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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EN52 EXH 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 81.3%.

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 EXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN52 EXH?

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What year was EN52 EXH registered?

EN52 EXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is EN52 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 EXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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