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FM52 XME

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,483 mi
Last recorded60,483 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 XME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 58,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,245 miles

exhaust in poor condition

general corrosion underneath

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front strut corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,303 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

chip in windscreen

front subframe corroded

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,503 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust in poor condition

chip in screen borderline pass

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,547 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,547 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,996 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,141 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,319 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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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.

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