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NY52 WNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 WNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017

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

engine covered

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017

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

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

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

engine covered

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

general under body rust

Fail 21 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

general under body rust

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,777 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,817 miles

offside rear tyre tyre has cracks

Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking at sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,922 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,834 miles

cracking on n/side rear tyre {tread]

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

cracking on n/side rear tyre {tread]

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 38,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished slightly

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,940 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,516 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 21,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,088 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 WNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NY52 WNF, 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 WNF registered?

NY52 WNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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