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OW52 BTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationOW52 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Center box outer skin peeling

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2018
Pass 10 Feb 2017

Offside Front drop link

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2016
Fail 9 Feb 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,545 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,540 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,929 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 12,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,288 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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OW52 BTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OW52 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW52 BTU?

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What year was OW52 BTU registered?

OW52 BTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is OW52 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 BTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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