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MT52 AXH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,202 mi
Last recorded139,202 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 139,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise attention to corrosion on rear wheel arches

advise attention to offside outerplastic sill cover

incorrect size wiperblads fitted advise correct sizere fitted

rear exhust deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 139,201 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise attention to corrosion on rear wheel arches

advise attention to offside outerplastic sill cover

incorrect size wiperblads fitted advise correct sizere fitted

rear exhust deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 126,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise attention to corrosion on front bonnet

corrosion on both rear wheel arches advise attention

front windscreen scratched

knocking noise from top of steering coloum unable to see due to covers fitted advise attention

rear exhust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2012 126,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise attention to corrosion on front bonnet

corrosion on both rear wheel arches advise attention

front windscreen scratched

knocking noise from top of steering coloum unable to see due to covers fitted advise attention

rear exhust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2011 114,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 114,037 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 102,816 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated(recommend replacement)

odometer not illuminated

Fail 15 Sep 2010 102,816 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated(recommend replacement)

odometer not illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 88,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,536 miles

nearside front tyre splitting in tread

offside front tyre splitting in tread

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

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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MT52 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MT52 AXH, 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 MT52 AXH registered?

MT52 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is MT52 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 AXH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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