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AP52 GNU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,346 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

slight play in both front inner track rods

Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,346 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,258 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear service brake effeciency just met requirement

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,064 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,257 miles

Engine Management Light on

offside rear tyre; outer tyre/tread cracking & seperating from its structure

offside rear tyre; outer tyre/tread worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,494 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

offside rear tyre; outer tread cracking & seperating from its structure

Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

offside rear tyre; outer tread cracking & seperating from its structure

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,640 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 51,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP52 GNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP52 GNU, 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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AP52 GNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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