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LL52 DXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 DXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,629 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

heavy whining noise from engine

slight imbalance on front brakes

windscreen cracked in opaque area

Fail 28 Oct 2016 103,218 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

heavy whining noise from engine

slight imbalance on front brakes

windscreen cracked in opaque area

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,201 miles

E M L light is on

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 99,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

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

E M L light is on

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 94,760 miles

All tyres have worn to 2-3mm [195/50/15v]

Os steering arm has movement

Rear brake pipes are very corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres have worn to 2-3mm [195/50/15v]

Movement in both front drop links

Os steering arm has movement

Rear brake pipes are very corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,645 miles

Both front brake hoses cracked.Replace soon

Both rear brake pipes corroded.Check

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2013 89,644 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake hoses cracked.Replace soon

Both rear brake pipes corroded.Check

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,039 miles

Offside front brake hose cracking

Offside front coil spring broken

Fail 22 Oct 2011 78,040 miles

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

exhaust centre casing very rusty

oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,040 miles

exhaust centre casing very rusty

oil leaks from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads very low

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windscreen washer require adjusting

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,571 miles

Off side rear wheel rim is dented (inner edge), off side rear tyre is low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,439 miles

Centre stop has a bulb not working †Near side front wheel is damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,342 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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LL52 DXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LL52 DXY, 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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LL52 DXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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