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AX52 EOP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,292 mi
Last recorded56,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,292 miles

as per failure

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,288 miles

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

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

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

1. Front brake discs becoming distorted. 2. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,318 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Plastic under body covers fitted at time of test. 3. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,279 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

1. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Plastic under body covers fitted at time of test. 3. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 52,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,496 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch broken

Fail 7 Feb 2009 47,746 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch broken

Fail 20 Oct 2007 44,033 miles

Bonnet safety catch release handle broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,033 miles

Bonnet safety catch release handle broken

Pass 31 May 2006 42,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 70,246 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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AX52 EOP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX52 EOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 EOP registered?

AX52 EOP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AX52 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 EOP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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