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VE52 NRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2025

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front incorrect fitment of shock absorber/camber adjustment needed

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,876 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,157 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 52,157 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,320 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managent light on

engine oil leak

exhaust rear box coroded

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,112 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,857 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,779 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

front wipers slightly smearing

n\s\f indicator slightly white

o\s\f anti roll bar link gaiter slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,153 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,565 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,651 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,981 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 18,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,099 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 NRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE52 NRV, 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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VE52 NRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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