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MX52 HTP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,690 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,689 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters damaged and not secure (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaked out (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,624 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,948 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,948 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end behind plastic trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,640 miles

Nearside Front outer edge wearing low

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area behind plastic trim (5.2.6)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,741 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end behind under body plastic trim (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2015 69,741 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end behind under body plastic trim (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,552 miles

n/s/f jacking point missing

rear number plate damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,550 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f jacking point missing

rear number plate damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2013 59,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses perished

n/s screen wash jet poor

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,421 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s screen wash jet poor

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,243 miles

both front brake hosses perrished

both front tyres getting low

off side rear tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,959 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,272 miles

o/s/f brake hose perished

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,151 miles

n/s/r tyre perished,worn on inner edge & starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,879 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

off side front brake hose slightly perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,879 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

off side front brake hose slightly perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,838 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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MX52 HTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MX52 HTP, 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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MX52 HTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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