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FM52 YXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 YXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,495 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 92,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,523 miles

Nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake performance ONLY 52% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,623 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear BODY CORROSION O/S AND N/S REAR APROACHING PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,140 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 72,138 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 68,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust centre box deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,030 miles

o/s and n/s inner tyre walls in poor condition, o/s front and n/s rear tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,701 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 YXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM52 YXC?

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What year was FM52 YXC registered?

FM52 YXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FM52 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 YXC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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