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FH52 NRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 NRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,455 miles

front brake pads VERY low!!!

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,340 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,814 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2011 85,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,736 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,894 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 65,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,060 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Rear wiper torn

ns side repeater loose in wing

Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Rear wiper torn

ns side repeater loose in wing

nsf tyre valve bent

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,377 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 30,377 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front and rear pads very low.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,195 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 NRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

FH52 NRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is FH52 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 NRV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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