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NY52 UVA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 UVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating

Offside Rear flexible brake hose corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring full view of componants

front number plate deteriorating

o/s rear passenger door damaged

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,754 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges, perished and has some small cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside washer jet is partially blocked

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arches and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arches and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,433 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

e.m light on

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,678 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly deterrated

n/s/f suspension strut top mounting bearing notchy

o/s/f brake pipe to hose surface rusted

Fail 19 Jun 2015 66,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly deterrated

n/s/f suspension strut top mounting bearing notchy

o/s/f brake pipe to hose surface rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,537 miles

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

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

both front top mounts partially seized

front bonnet has tempoary repair on catch

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,537 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front top mounts partially seized

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,512 miles

FRONT BRKAE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS SLIGHTLY SIEZED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TOP STURT MOUNT BEARINGS

PERISHING ON FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRKAE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS SLIGHTLY SIEZED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TOP STURT MOUNT BEARINGS

PERISHING ON FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,921 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 29,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,485 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 18,934 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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NY52 UVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NY52 UVA, 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 NY52 UVA registered?

NY52 UVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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