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MM52 FSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,790 mi
Last recorded127,790 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow in operation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

bonnet pull broken

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2020 127,790 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow in operation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

bonnet pull broken

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre very worn on outer edge, almost through to cords

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,672 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside both doors damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM & inner edge worn almost canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger not attached

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 113,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bush also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside both doors damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM & inner edge worn almost canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger not attached

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 103,845 miles

exhaust corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 103,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper smearing screen

Pass 19 Feb 2017 95,755 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

washer jets blocked

Fail 12 Feb 2017 95,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

washer jets blocked

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,858 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust metal support bracket broken but exhaust system still fully supported by others

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,053 miles

most metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,564 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,543 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front wipers poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,014 miles

Fromt Brake Discs Corroded on Inner edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,197 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,161 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 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MM52 FSF, 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 MM52 FSF registered?

MM52 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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