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AX52 MJY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

klonk from steering column when wheel rocked side-side

n/s/front jacking rubber missing.

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall and edge of tread deep cracks and in poor condition

o/s/rear tyre outer edge and sidewall cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2009 38,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

klonk from steering column when wheel rocked side-side

n/s/front jacking rubber missing.

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall and edge of tread deep cracks and in poor condition

o/s/front tyre outer edge and sidewall cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,777 miles

front break pads becoming low

n/s/f undershield coming adrift on chassis member

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,863 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 MJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

AX52 MJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AX52 MJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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