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NC52 CKF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,454 mi
Last recorded85,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 CKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,037 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,202 miles

Nail in rear tyre

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,202 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2008 55,115 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 55,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2006 42,820 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,031 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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NC52 CKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NC52 CKF, 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 NC52 CKF registered?

NC52 CKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is NC52 CKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC52 CKF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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