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SO52 NYN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 NYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 104,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,153 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front regestration plate damaged

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

Nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs worn

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Front regestration plate damaged

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

Nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,630 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre showing signs deterioration, borderline

Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre showing signs deterioration, borderline

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under vehicle covers preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

under-vehicle covers limiting inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,994 miles

under-vehicle covers limiting inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,305 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,356 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 20,356 miles

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

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

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 NYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO52 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

SO52 NYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is SO52 NYN safe to buy?

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