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SB52 UPA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,722 mi
Last recorded54,722 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,722 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 54,719 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine MIL light on

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,325 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Trimm covers fitted outer sills.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Trimm covers fitted outer sills.

Engine MIL light staying on.

Engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 53,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 50,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,104 miles

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

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

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,324 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 30,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,586 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 UPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

SB52 UPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SB52 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 UPA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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