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SA52 FXE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,266 mi
Last recorded128,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 FXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 128,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear springs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2019 122,596 miles

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 117,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 112,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,249 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 107,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 101,886 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 101,886 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,441 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,843 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

nearside front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,843 miles

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

nearside front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,625 miles

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

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

trim covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,625 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

trim covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,165 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,164 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag SRS light on all the time

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 14,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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SA52 FXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SA52 FXE, 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 SA52 FXE registered?

SA52 FXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is SA52 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 FXE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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