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YB52 WWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,231 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,307 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,341 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,172 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread but not exposing ply/cord

nearside rear tyre tread uneven on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread but not exposing ply/cord

offside rear tyre tread uneven on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2008 32,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread but not exposing ply/cord

nearside rear tyre tread uneven on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread but not exposing ply/cord

offside rear tyre tread uneven on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,455 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,801 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 21,784 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,908 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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YB52 WWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB52 WWZ, 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 YB52 WWZ registered?

YB52 WWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is YB52 WWZ safe to buy?

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