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FH52 NRL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,567 mi
Last recorded126,567 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 126,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Side skirts fitted

Fail 2 May 2025 126,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Side skirts fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 124,179 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side skirts fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,480 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,432 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,068 miles

knock from steering colume no visable signs of play or wear

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,604 miles

knock from steering colume no visable signs of wear or play in steering system

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight clonk on steering colume but no free play at any joints

Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight clonk on steering colume but no free play at any joints

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,018 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,167 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 NRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

FH52 NRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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