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PF52 FOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,091 mi
Last recorded74,091 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 74,091 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN ON BOX CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,522 miles

Exhaust silencer outer shield broken away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 6 Sep 2019 71,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,018 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,872 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,595 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,045 miles

Both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,597 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 27,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,337 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 25,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,552 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 23,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,122 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

Fail 14 Feb 2007 20,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,645 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 14,978 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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PF52 FOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PF52 FOJ, 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 PF52 FOJ registered?

PF52 FOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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