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YJ52 HCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,988 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,780 miles

NSF OSF tyres wearing on inner edges

OSR spring corroded

Rear numberplate in poor condition

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,005 miles

NSF tyre sidewall perished

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Noise when turning the steering wheel (emitting from the steering cowling area)

OSF tyre sidewall perished

OSR tyre sidewall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,005 miles

NSF tyre sidewall perished

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Noise when turning the steering wheel (emitting from the steering cowling area)

OSF tyre sidewall perished

OSR tyre sidewall perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,632 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,355 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,480 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 45,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

body damage

front pads 80% worn

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,115 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside drop link

Fail 28 Jan 2009 37,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres in poor condition

wheel trims missing and boddy damage

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,216 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

wheel trims missing and boddy damage

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,158 miles

s.r.s light on

Fail 31 Jan 2008 32,158 miles

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

s.r.s light on

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,781 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,986 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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YJ52 HCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ52 HCK, 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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YJ52 HCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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