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SB52 UPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 61,255 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 61,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,090 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 May 2010 47,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,611 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 31,850 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear seat belt anchor trim damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,850 miles

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

near side rear seat belt anchor trim damaged

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 UPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB52 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

SB52 UPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is SB52 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 UPK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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