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WN52 UBE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,017 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,017 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 88,808 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)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013

both side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 171,202 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 153,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 153,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 134,344 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 134,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 114,060 miles

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Dec 2009 114,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,029 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 92,027 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front under tray insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2008 75,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,544 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,225 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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WN52 UBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WN52 UBE, 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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WN52 UBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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