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EN52 EYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 EYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,899 miles

Nearside Exhaust box has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,899 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust box has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,263 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 76,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2016 65,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,462 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 55,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 54,625 miles

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

nearside rear wheel has slight damage/buckle to inner rim

offside rear wheel has slight damage/buckle to inner rim

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,625 miles

nearside rear wheel has slight damage/buckle to inner rim

offside rear wheel has slight damage/buckle to inner rim

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,615 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

offside front brake noisy/squeeling in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,695 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,788 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,692 miles

Offside front tyre at 2mm tread depth ( minimum 1.6mm )

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,414 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYING

Fail 31 Dec 2009 25,353 miles

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

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

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYING

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 12,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 10,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 9,047 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 EYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN52 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

EN52 EYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is EN52 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 EYC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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