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VN52 HWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 HWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 94,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight under vehicle rust

Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight under vehicle rust

Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,962 miles

REAR SRINGS TURNED SLIGHTLY IN THERE PLACES.

Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SRINGS TURNED SLIGHTLY IN THERE PLACES.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 44,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 9,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 9,363 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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VN52 HWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN52 HWU, 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 VN52 HWU registered?

VN52 HWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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