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FA52 FLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,839 mi
Last recorded59,839 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,839 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS VERY CORRODED

REAR PART OF EXHAUST HAS A INSECURE MOUNTING.EXHAUST IN CONTACT WITH REAR PART OF SUSPENSION

Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS VERY CORRODED

REAR PART OF EXHAUST HAS A INSECURE MOUNTING.EXHAUST IN CONTACT WITH REAR PART OF SUSPENSION

Pass 12 Mar 2014

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 51,929 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 51,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear jacking pad missing advice replaced

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,751 miles

near side rear jacking plug missing

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,120 miles

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

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 22,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2007 15,165 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 9,694 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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FA52 FLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA52 FLV, 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 FA52 FLV registered?

FA52 FLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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