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HN52 LOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,526 mi
Last recorded108,526 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 108,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four too flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 108,517 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four too flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 103,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 96,696 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 96,696 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,120 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,146 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

some wear to front and rear brake discs

underside of vehicle fitted with large plastic under covers making examination of these areas impossible

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

some wear to front and rear brake discs

underside of vehicle fitted with large plastic under covers making examination of these areas impossible

Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,713 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seating not installed belts not tested

Fail 8 Dec 2010 60,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seating not installed belts not tested

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,440 miles

rear seating not fitted belts not tested.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,114 miles

rear seating not fitted belts not tested.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,113 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

low brake pad linning w/light lit.

rear seating not fitted belts not tested.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,641 miles

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,052 miles

rear seating not fitted belts not tested.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 18,279 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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HN52 LOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN52 LOJ, 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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HN52 LOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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