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VE52 NSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,239 mi
Last recorded79,239 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 NSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,239 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 79,239 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,932 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,673 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

back box hanger broken but still secure

both rear wheel arch`s corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

under vehicle covers and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,673 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear sub frame corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

back box hanger broken but still secure

both rear wheel arch`s corroded

oil leak

under vehicle covers and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,789 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 66,789 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,600 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp images poor

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 57,894 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,440 miles

underbody covered in manufacture plastic covers unable to fully inspect

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,438 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covered in manufacture plastic covers unable to fully inspect

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,626 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,972 miles

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

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

due to under body cover brake pipes and fuel pipes could not be assesed

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,655 miles

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Fail 24 Nov 2008 40,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,874 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,775 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,913 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 NSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NSY, 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 VE52 NSY registered?

VE52 NSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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