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PF52 FPP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,367 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Centre box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wearing heavily (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring cup missing but coil spring not insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Centre box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wearing heavily (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,652 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but exhaust supported

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but exhaust supported

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

e.m.l light on

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tail pipe mounting broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,689 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,259 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 66,259 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,594 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers poor

Fail 10 Oct 2013 61,594 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,597 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2012 54,961 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,390 miles

rectified bad connection on o/side brake light

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,775 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PF52 FPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PF52 FPP, 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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PF52 FPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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