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LS52 YPT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,441 mi
Last recorded84,441 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,441 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted!

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,991 miles

nearside rear steel rim damaged on inner side

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 70,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 70,991 miles

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

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

nearside rear steel rim damaged on inner side

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre is on min limit reqs changing

Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 26,761 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 YPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YPT, 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 YPT registered?

LS52 YPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is LS52 YPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 YPT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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