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LY52 UGL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 UGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 80,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,222 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 40,220 miles

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

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

Wiper smearing.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,249 miles

front offside tyre inner worn not limit yet need soon. front near side tyre inner worn not limit yet need soon

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,255 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/rear seat belt stork cover missing.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,400 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,278 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 17,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 UGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGL, 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 LY52 UGL registered?

LY52 UGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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