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FH52 YUN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,943 mi
Last recorded130,943 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 YUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 130,941 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 Budget. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

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)

exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,020 miles

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

eml stays illuminated

middle exhaust corroded but not leaking

plastic undertrays restricting view of components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 116,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp stays on with sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

eml stays illuminated

middle exhaust corroded but not leaking

plastic undertrays restricting view of components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 97,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

air bag light stays illuminated

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

eml stays illuminated

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

air bag light stays illuminated

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

eml stays illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,926 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,753 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,629 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUN, 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 YUN registered?

FH52 YUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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