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NG52 XCS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,044 mi
Last recorded93,044 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,347 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,082 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,287 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 63,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,686 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,896 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NG52 XCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NG52 XCS, 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 NG52 XCS registered?

NG52 XCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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