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YE52 VBC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,589 miles

Silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2014 79,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,264 miles

Rear silencer box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,694 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,748 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 57,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,447 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,379 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,522 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 40,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,483 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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YE52 VBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE52 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE52 VBC registered?

YE52 VBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is YE52 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 VBC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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