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FA52 BKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,480 mi
Last recorded145,480 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 145,480 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 145,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,162 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT O/S

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight knock from steering column

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SCREEN WASH JETS MISALIGNED

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,015 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,015 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,210 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,421 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on tread on the outer edge 195/50/15

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,337 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,846 miles

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

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

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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FA52 BKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FA52 BKZ, 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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FA52 BKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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