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EN52 URX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,950 mi
Last recorded131,950 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 131,950 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 131,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,098 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,098 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,844 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,710 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,225 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 URX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URX, 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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How do I check the history of EN52 URX?

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What year was EN52 URX registered?

EN52 URX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is EN52 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 URX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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