MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,790 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking down tread. NOT dangerous
Tail pipe mount excessively corroded and come adrift. Exhaust still securely mounted to vehicle
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear tyre slightly perished.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight knock on steering column
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight knock on steering column
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
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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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FH52 AYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.
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