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EX52 HWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 HWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 129,862 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 129,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty not working on stalk (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 111,712 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 104,408 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 104,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 96,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 96,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slighty worn

slight play in steering rack

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2010 90,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slighty worn

slight play in steering rack

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,818 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot rams weak

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot rams weak

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,829 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 73,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,199 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 67,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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EX52 HWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EX52 HWD, 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 EX52 HWD registered?

EX52 HWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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