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FD52 ZXG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,159 mi
Last recorded129,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pipe line corroded

corrsion under car

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

both inner sills have rust corrosion at front to rear.

underguards fitted from front to rear

Fail 11 Jun 2016 108,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

both inner sills have rust corrosion at front to rear.

underguards fitted from front to rear

Pass 9 May 2015 102,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both chassis legs from front to rear has rust corrosion.

both inner sills from front to rear has rust corrosion.

middle exhaust silencer corroded.

n/s rear brakepipe corroded.

plastic coverings on both sills and entire underbody.

Fail 9 May 2015 102,267 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both chassis legs from front to rear has rust corrosion.

both inner sills from front to rear has rust corrosion.

n/s rear brakepipe corroded.

plastic coverings on both sills and entire underbody.

Pass 9 May 2014 96,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 87,264 miles

front n/s track rod end has slight play.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,205 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,833 miles

Both rear tyres have multipul flat spots,not below legal limit

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres have multipul flat spots,not below legal limit

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,673 miles

Slight cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 26 Mar 2009 48,673 miles

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

Slight cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 2 May 2008 43,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,283 miles

Offside Front 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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FD52 ZXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD52 ZXG, 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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FD52 ZXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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