MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Near front suspension arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Unable to see underside due to covers
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine fault light is on
front subframe heavy corrosion in places
general corrosion underneath in places
nearside front suspension strut corroded
nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit
oil leak
screen damaged but not in swept area
under shields fitted obstructing view of some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine fault light is on
front subframe heavy corrosion in places
general corrosion underneath in places
nearside front suspension strut corroded
nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit
oil leak
screen damaged but not in swept area
under shields fitted obstructing view of some components
exhaust in poor condition
general corrosion underneath
nearside front coil spring corroded
nearside front strut corroded
nearside rear tyre worn
oil leak
centre exhaust in poor condition
chip in windscreen
front subframe corroded
front wishbone bushes perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in screen but not in swept area
exhaust in por condition
nearside rear brake pads low
rear brake imbalance borderline pass
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
nearside rear brake pads low
exhaust in por condition
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in screen but not in swept area
rear brake imbalance borderline pass
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust in poor condition
chip in screen borderline pass
rear brake pads low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust box corroded
unable to asses condition of front to rear metal brake pipes
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust box corroded
unable to asses condition of front to rear metal brake pipes
both front coil springs corroded
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
exhaust poor condition
front discs worn
offside front brake pipe corroded
rear pads low
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brakes boardline pass on balance
n/s/front tyre has small cut on inside not to cords
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 XME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XME, 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 XME registered?
FM52 XME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.
Is FM52 XME safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM52 XME shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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