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SB52 LNX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationSB52 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019
Fail 25 Oct 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,671 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 66,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,015 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 61,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,112 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,233 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 27,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear offside tyre on limit

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,473 miles

rear offside tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,819 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 15,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 9,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 9,749 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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SB52 LNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB52 LNX, 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 SB52 LNX registered?

SB52 LNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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