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AP52 HNM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 86,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,250 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 83,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 77,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,930 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 74,912 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 71,950 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,427 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,518 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,411 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 60,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,976 miles

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres are in poor condition with deep cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,382 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

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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AP52 HNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP52 HNM, 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 AP52 HNM registered?

AP52 HNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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