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NY52 WMP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,582 mi
Last recorded180,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 WMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 180,582 miles

Bodywork damaged and deteriorating.

Eml light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 180,582 miles

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

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

Bodywork damaged and deteriorating.

Eml light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 175,725 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 175,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 170,703 miles

Brake pads at offside front approaching replacement

Engine management light on

Nearside front wheel rim slightly dented

Fail 30 Dec 2011 170,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pads at offside front approaching replacement

Engine management light on

Nearside front wheel rim slightly dented

Pass 20 Jan 2011 167,026 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 167,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 149,263 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 149,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 126,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 100,282 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 100,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 76,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 WMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

NY52 WMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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