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LY52 UGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,908 mi
Last recorded72,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 UGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 72,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,011 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,931 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 58,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tred.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,465 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,138 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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LY52 UGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LY52 UGJ, 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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LY52 UGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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