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FV52 PPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,301 mi
Last recorded122,301 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

steering feels rough

Fail 18 Feb 2015 122,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine noise cold

steering ?

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting defective

Pass 16 Mar 2013 110,693 miles

front no plate deterioted

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f headlamp loose

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,903 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 95,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,916 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 89,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 84,473 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 84,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,589 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 78,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,753 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 70,742 miles

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

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

engine overheating

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

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 PPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV52 PPK, 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 PPK registered?

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

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