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FV52 HNW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,071 mi
Last recorded78,071 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 76,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,500 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,135 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,522 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,654 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,654 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 51,654 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 28,886 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 27,506 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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FV52 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV52 HNW, 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 FV52 HNW registered?

FV52 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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