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MM52 EKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,365 mi
Last recorded93,365 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 EKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 93,365 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission` (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,759 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front slight bind to brake

Oil leak automatic transmisson ()

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

side sill protectors fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,759 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front slight bind to brake

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

Oil leak automatic transmisson ()

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

side sill protectors fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,722 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed but not weakening the safety of the belt

Oil leak gearbox sump ? ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,314 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam switch/stalk faulty- main beam remains illuminated when switched off (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished exposing inner cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished -advise replacement (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak leak evident from oil cooler pipes to radiator ()

corrosion on both front and rear suspension coil springs

exhaust system corroded, 1 mount broken away but system still adequately supported

nearside door mirror slightly loose at fixing

nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded- cannot confim to what extent due to covers fitted and access limited

nearside rear jacking pad missing

offside front tyre 2mm nearside front 3.5mm and both worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,124 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,124 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,746 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 65,375 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,375 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,223 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,634 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,709 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,127 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

steering column noisy in operation

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,632 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

steering column noisy in operation

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,485 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,125 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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MM52 EKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MM52 EKK, 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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MM52 EKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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