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NA52 LHO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 LHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,583 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all around (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 66,583 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all around (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,064 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 65,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyer worn need replacing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,141 miles

o/s/r tyer worn need replacing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,951 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 34,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 30,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,627 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 25,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,056 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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NA52 LHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NA52 LHO, 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 NA52 LHO registered?

NA52 LHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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