MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise front bonnet been vandalsed with paint stripper whitch has run onto headlamp lenses but is not affecting image
advise new antiroll bar links fitted to o/s n/s front
advise new coil spring fitted to n/s/f
advise new suspension arm kit been fitted to o/s/r
advise slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
advise unable to open boot and unable to check inside
advise unable to properly asses condition of floor panels inner and outer sills and main b rake pipes due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise front bonnet been vandalsed with paint stripper whitch has run onto headlamp lenses but is not affecting image
advise slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
advise unable to open boot and unable to check inside
advise unable to properly asses condition of floor panels inner and outer sills and main b rake pipes due to plastic covers
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM52 BPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM52 BPE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SM52 BPE?
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What year was SM52 BPE registered?
SM52 BPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2003.
Is SM52 BPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM52 BPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM52 BPE have outstanding finance?
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