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SO52 HRL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 HRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,728 miles

front subframe coroded

offside and nearside brake pipes coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,728 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front subframe coroded

offside and nearside brake pipes coroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,927 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 16,865 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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SO52 HRL 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 SO52 HRL, 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 SO52 HRL registered?

SO52 HRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is SO52 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 HRL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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