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SM52 BUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,203 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light illuminated

rear registration plate delaminated and fading

Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light illuminated

rear registration plate delaminated and fading

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,271 miles

engine management light illuminated

front registration plate faded/delaminated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,271 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light illuminated

front registration plate faded/delaminated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,588 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

front registration plate fading

slight play in the nearside steering arm

Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light illuminated

front registration plate fading

slight play in the nearside steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,735 miles

both rear tyres cracked in the treads

engine management light illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 50,731 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracked in the treads

engine management light illuminated

slight play in the offside steering arm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,721 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

play in the nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,217 miles

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

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

engine management light

Fail 11 Sep 2010 47,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,404 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,716 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 33,716 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,337 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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SM52 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BUE, 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 SM52 BUE registered?

SM52 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is SM52 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 BUE shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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