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AX52 MHL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 130,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,838 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 101,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,901 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,157 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,561 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,561 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,344 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 MHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX52 MHL, 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 AX52 MHL registered?

AX52 MHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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