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NG52 FTP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,530 mi
Last recorded97,530 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 FTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,830 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 84,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 76,729 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 63,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 39,840 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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NG52 FTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NG52 FTP, 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 NG52 FTP registered?

NG52 FTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is NG52 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 FTP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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