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MA52 UDN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 UDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,969 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,062 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,578 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,241 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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MA52 UDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA52 UDN, 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 MA52 UDN registered?

MA52 UDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is MA52 UDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 UDN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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