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PX52 HBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019
Pass 10 Aug 2018

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, at top mount (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi hoses cracked

front tyres close to limit

Fail 8 Aug 2018

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, at top mount (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi hoses cracked

front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2017

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front side repeaters fading

Fail 10 Aug 2017

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front side repeaters fading

Pass 10 Aug 2016

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner wall split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner wall split (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015
Fail 19 Aug 2015

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2013

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight outer of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,019 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,807 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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PX52 HBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX52 HBP, 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 PX52 HBP registered?

PX52 HBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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