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NG52 YJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,190 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked innner wall

plastic cover under body

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,402 miles

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

slight damage on front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes into flexis

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

slight damage on front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes into flexis

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 60,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,725 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,351 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 16,368 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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NG52 YJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJZ, 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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NG52 YJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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