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LS52 YPM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 YPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,970 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,950 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle section corroded

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

tail pipe mount fractured

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,858 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs inner face corroding

offside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs inner face corroding

offside rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,328 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,032 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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LS52 YPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS52 YPM, 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 LS52 YPM registered?

LS52 YPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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