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FM52 VWR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022
Pass 27 Jan 2021

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020

Exhaust silencer rusting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,059 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracking on outer sleeves (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and split outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,031 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,071 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 68,127 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2014 59,423 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,746 miles

1.heavy surface corrosion of n/s rear brake pipe 2.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges 3.front upper and n/s rear centre coil springs corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1.heavy surface corrosion of n/s rear brake pipe 2.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges 3.front upper and n/s rear centre coil springs corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 36,424 miles

front inner disc pads not visable

Pass 5 May 2009 31,220 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 10 May 2008 26,071 miles

disc pads not visible

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 10 May 2008 26,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

disc pads not visible

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2007 18,901 miles

disc pads not visible

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 4 May 2006 15,780 miles

slight corrosion front discs through standing

Fail 3 May 2006 15,780 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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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FM52 VWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FM52 VWR, 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 FM52 VWR registered?

FM52 VWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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