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FH52 AYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DRUMS, REAR AXLE, SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS, UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLASTIC UNDERCOVERS FITTED LIMITING VIEW

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear seat and seat belt removed

Fail 17 Jul 2025 82,772 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DRUMS, REAR AXLE, SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS, UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLASTIC UNDERCOVERS FITTED LIMITING VIEW

exhaust corroded

nearside rear seat and seat belt removed

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLASTIC UNDERCOVERS FITTED LIMITING VIEW

Fail 11 Jul 2024 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLASTIC UNDERCOVERS FITTED LIMITING VIEW

Pass 18 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLASTIC UNDERCOVERS FITTED LIMITING VIEW

Fail 17 Jul 2023

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS / PLASTIC UNDERCOVERS FITTED LIMITING VIEW

Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,060 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,134 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 75,133 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp HIGH BEAM COMES ON WHEN STALK OPERATED UP AND DOWN (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F CRACKED / FRACTURED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HANGER BROKEN

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,548 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,737 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking down tread. NOT dangerous

Tail pipe mount excessively corroded and come adrift. Exhaust still securely mounted to vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking down tread. NOT dangerous

Tail pipe mount excessively corroded and come adrift. Exhaust still securely mounted to vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,768 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight knock on steering column

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,977 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight knock on steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,597 miles

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

osf and nsr tyres have fatigue cracks, advise renewal

osr tyre showing signs of fatigue cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,746 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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FH52 AYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FH52 AYX, 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 FH52 AYX registered?

FH52 AYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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