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SH52 WLG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,065 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp missing

rear shock absorbers feel weak

slight knocking through steering column

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear shock absorbers feel weak

slight knocking through steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,675 miles

offside rear tyre poor

Fail 13 Apr 2013 41,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,122 miles

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,154 miles

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

front number plate cracked and rear has water marks

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,367 miles

both number plates poor

n/s rear seat belt stalk damaged

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut on inner walls

Fail 21 Jul 2008 21,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perished

both number plates poor

n/s rear seat belt stalk damaged

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut on inner walls

Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 18,809 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 15,574 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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SH52 WLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH52 WLG, 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 SH52 WLG registered?

SH52 WLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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