MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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) ()
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) ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
knock from steering colume no visable signs of play or wear
knock from steering colume no visable signs of wear or play in steering system
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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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FH52 NRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.
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