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SM52 BUP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,967 mi
Last recorded66,967 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,535 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,834 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perashing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,993 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,735 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 BUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM52 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

SM52 BUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is SM52 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 BUP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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