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SY52 WCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside suspension arm fixing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer shoulder 1955015 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of both front brake pipes

corrosion of offside rear brake (at fuel tank)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank coated in thick grease

Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,121 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank coated in thick grease

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,597 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,359 miles

advise rear brake disc s

Pass 25 May 2010 58,855 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 58,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,726 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,873 miles

both front discs + pads on limit n/s/f wheel slight damage

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,617 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,790 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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SY52 WCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SY52 WCO, 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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SY52 WCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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