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MM52 FSK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,496 miles

plastics obscuring underside of vehicle

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

deterioration to headlamp dip/indicator/wiper switch assembly

gearbox noisy

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

deterioration to headlamp dip/indicator/wiper switch assembly

gearbox noisy

plastics obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2014 95,146 miles

deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 9 May 2014 95,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,378 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deteration to rear number plate

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight deteration to rear number plate

slight wear in steering colume/rack

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 62,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

wear to front brake pads

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,469 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

wear to front brake pads

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,722 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,804 miles

slight play in ft anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,464 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 FSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 MM52 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

MM52 FSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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