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YB52 XEO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,191 mi
Last recorded180,191 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 180,191 miles

all steel brake pipes rusty

E.M.L on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 180,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all steel brake pipes rusty

E.M.L on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,631 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf shaft inner boot insecure

osr brake pipe corroded

some dents scratches

all tyres close to limit & puncture osf 1955015V rearsT

bonnet sticking & cable frayed

exhaust silencer badly corroded

front brake hoses perished

handbrake travel &play

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,993 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet sticking

both front brake hoses slightly perished

couple dents scratches

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre close to limit, both rear tyres perished & different rating

osf shaft inner boot insecure

osr tyre & nsf worn on edges 1955015V

play steering

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,561 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,883 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 43,881 miles

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

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

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 XEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB52 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

YB52 XEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YB52 XEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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