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SB52 LPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,508 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 112,480 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 96,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 86,680 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 86,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration to both sides front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 79,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration to both sides front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,022 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 61,618 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,536 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 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

SB52 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is SB52 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 LPV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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