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AX52 MLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,468 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,468 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 69,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 69,362 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,125 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,722 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,722 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 34,237 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 MLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1cc 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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

AX52 MLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AX52 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 MLZ 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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