MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light illuminated
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
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
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
engine management light illuminated
front registration plate faded/delaminated
rear wiper deteriorated
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light illuminated
front registration plate fading
slight play in the nearside steering arm
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
both rear tyres cracked in the treads
engine management light illuminated
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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 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?
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