MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
child esat fitted, exhaust deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child esat fitted, exhaust deteriorated
N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (BD)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
N/s Door mirror glass Missing
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/s Door mirror glass Missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s wiper blade damaged
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YM52 OSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YM52 OSU, 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 YM52 OSU registered?
YM52 OSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is YM52 OSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YM52 OSU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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