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YB52 XHM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,366 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,364 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 26,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,292 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 21,275 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,202 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 XHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

YB52 XHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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