MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,951 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring is incorrectly fitted and fouling the rest of the suspension
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rubing (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Under trays fitted covering some components
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Under trays fitted covering some components
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Under trays fitted covering some components
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
steering column joint knocking
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps switch faulty does not always switch off main beam when on dip (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15-88 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
steering column joint knocking
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres wearing on outside
engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking
rear exhaust box starting to rust
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres wearing on outside
engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking
rear exhaust box starting to rust
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osf mirror body broken
Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
osf mirror body broken
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MC52 UHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 MC52 UHS, 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 MC52 UHS registered?
MC52 UHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2003.
Is MC52 UHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for MC52 UHS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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