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YB52 XJH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,465 mi
Last recorded48,465 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 XJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 48,463 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 45,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 43,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,943 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded

o/s & n/s/r inner sills corroded & holed

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,673 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills corroded & holed

Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills corroded & holed

Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,698 miles

O/S/F CROSS BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ FERRULE

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

Fail 28 Jun 2017 36,692 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F CROSS BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ FERRULE

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,615 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges & near wear limit

n/s/r brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

o/s/f tyre worn edges

play in n/s/f roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,753 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

play in n/s/f drop link joint

Fail 2 Jul 2015 32,753 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

exhaust rear mount broken

front tyres wearing on edges

play in n/s/f drop link joint

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,341 miles

o/s wiper split

o/s/f coil spring snapped

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,105 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 24,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,623 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,641 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 XJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB52 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

YB52 XJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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