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YY52 WUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020
Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,291 miles

Central Inner exhaust silencer corroded and rear mounting missing still secure advise

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backplate rusty advise (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm front bush worn advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 73,281 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance backplate corroded (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Inner exhaust silencer corroded and rear mounting missing still secure advise

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backplate rusty advise (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm front bush worn advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 73,280 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to the back of the suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,774 miles

advise front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 71,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,566 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear trailing arm movement in front mounting

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,553 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear trailing arm movement in front mounting

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,376 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,971 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,368 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,172 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,927 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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YY52 WUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY52 WUU, 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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YY52 WUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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