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ML52 JVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 JVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,022 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,804 miles

n/s o/s flexi hoses prahed

o/s/front tyre cracking on the in the treads

Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s o/s flexi hoses prahed

o/s/front tyre cracking on the in the treads

Fail 9 Aug 2013 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,991 miles

1/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,492 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,952 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,498 miles

1/ AIR BAG LIGHT ON (SRS)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 39,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear seat belt stalk shrouds adrift but not effecting it's operation

nial in nearside rear tyre and nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,187 miles

nearside rear seat belt stalk shrouds adrift but not effecting it's operation

nial in nearside rear tyre and nearside front tyre

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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ML52 JVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML52 JVJ, 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 ML52 JVJ registered?

ML52 JVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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