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MC52 UHS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,951 mi
Last recorded63,951 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 UHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 55,286 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

steering column joint knocking

Fail 16 Nov 2018 51,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,590 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,445 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 1 Dec 2016 37,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 17,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,834 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 17,834 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 17,103 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,438 miles

osf mirror body broken

Fail 21 Jan 2010 15,437 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

osf mirror body broken

Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,321 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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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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