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WM52 DKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWM52 DKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016
Fail 9 Dec 2016

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner steering rack play in joint

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Nov 2015 75,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis both sides corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front and near side rear (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack inner ball joint play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,631 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

chip in windscreen

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,626 miles

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

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

both front brake flexis cracking

chip in windscreen

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,952 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,831 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,831 miles

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses perishing.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear & has a nail in the tread.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 25,856 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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WM52 DKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM52 DKK, 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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WM52 DKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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