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WM52 EVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,710 mi
Last recorded140,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 EVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 140,710 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,339 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 131,339 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,268 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 123,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 115,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust box slightly corroded but not yet leaking any gases.

nearside and offside front subframe showing signs of surface corrosion but still ok.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 105,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust box slightly corroded but not yet leaking any gases.

nearside and offside front subframe showing signs of surface corrosion but still ok.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,159 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,299 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 86,480 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2010 77,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,274 miles

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,096 miles

lip to front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low on inner edge

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

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 EVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WM52 EVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM52 EVX registered?

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

Is WM52 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 EVX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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