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WM52 EVB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,743 mi
Last recorded115,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 EVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S/F AND N/S/F (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING.

FRONT BRAKES SQUEAKY IN OPERATION.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR APPROX (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim O/S/F AND N/S/F (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK ARMS

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH REAR INNER SILLS/REAR SUBFRAME

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,133 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 93,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 66,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 29,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,657 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 EVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM52 EVB, 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 WM52 EVB registered?

WM52 EVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WM52 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 EVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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