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HK52 WPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 WPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,846 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,573 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

LOW ON FUEL.

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,572 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

LOW ON FUEL.

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

advice 1.brake warnin g light staying on +temp. .

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,323 miles

Both front tyres have a worn inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyres have a worn inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,665 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,949 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,949 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,146 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks

rear regisrstration plate slightly insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,920 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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HK52 WPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK52 WPZ, 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 HK52 WPZ registered?

HK52 WPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is HK52 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 WPZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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