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MM52 FUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,639 miles

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2017 99,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 57,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,508 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,508 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,627 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,847 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 FUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM52 FUY registered?

MM52 FUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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The MOT history for MM52 FUY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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