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PO52 UBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,598 mi
Last recorded113,598 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,510 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 110,510 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,176 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 107,176 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,344 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,594 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,111 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 71,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,691 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,332 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,335 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split and perish on wall

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,178 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 39,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,427 miles

front number plate marked and should be replaced soon

Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,076 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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PO52 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PO52 UBP, 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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PO52 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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