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LB52 UVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 UVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,187 miles

bad water leak [water pump]

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,119 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

bad water leak [water pump]

Pass 27 Mar 2017

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 87,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,654 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,895 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 UVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

LB52 UVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LB52 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 UVZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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