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LA52 WPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs inner facings pitted

Pass 27 May 2015 65,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

slight free play and knocking at steering wheel

slight splitting n/s rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 May 2015 65,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

slight free play and knocking at steering wheel

slight splitting n/s rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,362 miles

brake pipes corroded

eml on

front brake flexi hoses perished

front tyres under inflated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 60,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

eml on

front brake flexi hoses perished

front tyres under inflated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,864 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,127 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 41,403 miles

nearside front washer jet low

offside front wiper worn

Pass 30 May 2006 39,511 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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LA52 WPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA52 WPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA52 WPX registered?

LA52 WPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is LA52 WPX safe to buy?

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