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AM52 JRM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 JRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Spare wheel fitted. Tyre same size as offside front.

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

Parking brake needs adjustment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 85,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 81,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing, slight deterioration, knotchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components, including subframe and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights is set on position 1.5, which is ok for mot requirements ()

plastic undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , and o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, bearings slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (coli springs, subframe etc) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

service brake performance 50%, mot pass mark50%,, recommend check

Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,929 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%

Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm cant see inner pads to access wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,085 miles

nearside front tyre possible puncher well under preasure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,117 miles

o/s/r tyre wall deteriating no fault when inspected

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,835 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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AM52 JRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRM, 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 JRM registered?

AM52 JRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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