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LB52 CWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,268 mi
Last recorded80,268 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,235 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,225 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,077 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2018 58,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,372 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,512 miles

temporary repair with cable tie,at rear exhaust mounting.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,463 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Feb 2012 14,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 6,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 5,714 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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LB52 CWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB52 CWA, 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 LB52 CWA registered?

LB52 CWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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