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HT52 LWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,733 mi
Last recorded93,733 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 LWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 78,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,457 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,457 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front door damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front door damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 205/45 ZR 16 87W reinforced.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,123 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 205/45 ZR 16 87W reinforced.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 205/45 ZR 16 87W reinforced.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,426 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer, tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 4.0mm, 205/45/16 83h

Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer, tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 4.0mm, 205/45/16 83h

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,415 miles

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

tread depths: both front on 2mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/45/16 83H.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade starting to perish.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/45/16H.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade starting to perish.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/45/16H.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,047 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

slight bind o/s/r brake

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 7mm 205/45r16h

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,770 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,028 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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HT52 LWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT52 LWN, 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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HT52 LWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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