MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
n/s/f jacking point missing
rear number plate damaged
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
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
front brake hoses perished
n/s screen wash jet poor
o/s/f brake slight binding
both front brake hosses perrished
both front tyres getting low
off side rear tyre perished & worn on inner edge
both front brake hoses starting to perish
off side rear tyre worn on edges
o/s/f brake hose perished
slight binding o/s/f brake
slight front brake imbalance
n/s/r tyre perished,worn on inner edge & starting to go out of shape
o/s/f brake hose perished
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
both rear tyres worn on edges
off side front brake hose slightly perrished
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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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