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FM52 XLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 XLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 74,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (behind rear door) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,691 miles

Front both strut tops noisy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension Top Mounts Worn/Noisy (Both Sides)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Tyres Cracking Between Tread

Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Tyres Cracking Between Tread

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,980 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,129 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,129 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,864 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 54,864 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,505 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,330 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 31,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,533 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,244 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 21,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

FM52 XLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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