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AM52 ACZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 121,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Washer Jet Not Working.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,710 miles

Auto gearbox faulty

EML Lamp on

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 120,710 miles

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

Auto gearbox faulty

EML Lamp on

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 120,483 miles

Auto Gearbox -- Suspect --- Recommend Repair/Adjustment

EML lamp Intermittent comes on/off

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension axle beam corroding

offside Head lamp aim slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2018 111,719 miles

Front and Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear suspension axle beam corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,681 miles

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

Front and Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear suspension axle beam corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,663 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,530 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s head lamp aim not tested

rear exhaust silencer corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,034 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 82,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre about 3mm

rear wiper split

Fail 16 May 2012 82,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre about 3mm

rear wiper split

Pass 21 May 2011 77,816 miles

front tyres out shape

Fail 18 May 2011 77,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet catch faulty

front tyres out shape

Fail 13 May 2010 71,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 71,682 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,550 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brakes discs worn

rear brakes pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,215 miles

Both rear tyres smooth on edges.

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 58,215 miles

Both rear tyres smooth on edges.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,854 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

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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AM52 ACZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AM52 ACZ, 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 AM52 ACZ registered?

AM52 ACZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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