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SP52 YXW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 YXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014

rear tyres low on tread

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel

Fail 11 Jan 2014

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

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

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

rear tyres low on tread

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,051 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,051 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,935 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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SP52 YXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP52 YXW, 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 SP52 YXW registered?

SP52 YXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is SP52 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 YXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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