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ST52 OZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 OZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,994 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

covers fitted underneath obscuring components

middle/rear box deteriated

nearside rear tyre low,wearing inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,991 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front wiper torn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

offside front wiper torn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,735 miles

alloys marked

both front brake flexis perished

front brake imbalance and fluctuating

front discs corroding

front wipers hitting each other when operating

nearside front and rear wiper tearing

nearside rear brake pipe(at flexi)corroding

offside rear brake pipe(at flexi)corroded

rear exhaust box starting to deteriate

rear washer inop

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

alloys marked

both front brake flexis perished

front brake imbalance and fluctuating

front discs corroding

front wipers hitting each other when operating

nearside front and rear wiper tearing

nearside rear brake pipe(at flexi)corroding

offside rear brake pipe(at flexi)corroded

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

rear exhaust box starting to deteriate

rear washer inop

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,914 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,914 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,098 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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ST52 OZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ST52 OZA, 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 ST52 OZA registered?

ST52 OZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ST52 OZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 OZA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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