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FV52 PRX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,669 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2013 76,350 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2013 76,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,238 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre inner edge worn and tread stepping

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,894 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre inner edge worn and tread stepping

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,313 miles

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

advise both front tyre rubbing out

advise condition of rear number plate

advise slight nocking on steering

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,618 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 17,618 miles

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

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 PRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PRX, 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

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What year was FV52 PRX registered?

FV52 PRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FV52 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 PRX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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