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FH52 JXS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,799 mi
Last recorded63,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 63,799 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 63,788 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 54,520 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 54,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 43,730 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2017 43,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2016 36,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 36,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,971 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 32,971 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres have worn to 3-3.5mm

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inner edge

Exhaust clamp /mount is missing

Os front tyre has worn on inner extreme edge [195/50/15v]

Wipers are smeary

Pass 16 May 2014 31,892 miles

Exhaust centre strap is corroded

Front bumper is loose

OS MIRROR is cracked

Os front tyre has worn to 2mm 195/50/15v]

Fail 16 May 2014 31,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust centre strap is corroded

Front bumper is loose

OS MIRROR is cracked

Os front tyre has worn to 2mm 195/50/15v]

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,801 miles

Front brake discs are wearing thin

both front brake hoses are cracking

exhaust centre strap is missing

ns rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge [195/50/15/v]

os front tyre has wor closer to limit on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs are wearing thin

both front brake hoses are cracking

exhaust centre strap is missing

ns rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge [195/50/15/v]

os front tyre has wor closer to limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,434 miles

exhaust centre mount missing [but still secure]

os front door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,192 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,982 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,546 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

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 JXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FH52 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

FH52 JXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is FH52 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 JXS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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