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VE52 EXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,010 mi
Last recorded70,010 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2018 70,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f flexible brake hose is perished

n/s/f inner cv boot is weeping grease

o/s/f flexible brake hose is perished

o/s/r jacking block is missing

oil leak

small damage to rear number plate

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,022 miles

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

intermittent fault on ns indicatore,,os comes on when operating the ns,,ok at time of test,,needs further investigation.

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

intermittent fault on ns indicatore,,os comes on when operating the ns,,ok at time of test,,needs further investigation.

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2017 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,793 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,418 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2011
Fail 22 Jul 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,130 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 8,980 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 8,477 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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VE52 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE52 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE52 EXC registered?

VE52 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is VE52 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 EXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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