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WG52 NVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper req's attention soon

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,906 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade req at soon

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,499 miles

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

exhaust box rusting

slight scratches front screen

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 77,259 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working nearside offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,160 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusting

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusting

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,709 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass loose

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/front wing & bumper damage.

slight brake bind o/s/front

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,360 miles

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

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

light scratch in screen

n/s mirror damage

n/s/front wing & bumper damage

Fail 19 Dec 2013 55,945 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

light scratch in windscreen.

n/s/front body damage

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,945 miles

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

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

light scratch in windscreen.

n/s/front body damage

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,250 miles

near side front head lamp req att soon

near side front wing/bumper damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2013 44,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front head lamp req att soon

near side front wing/bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,181 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2012 37,067 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,982 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,404 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 6,974 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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WG52 NVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG52 NVC, 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 WG52 NVC registered?

WG52 NVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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