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BL52 VPG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,888 mi
Last recorded79,888 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,888 miles

front disc sworn and slightly lipped

front number plate slightly discoloured

front pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front disc sworn and slightly lipped

front number plate slightly discoloured

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,489 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 56,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010
Fail 24 Feb 2010

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,291 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,446 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 35,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BL52 VPG 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 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 BL52 VPG, 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 BL52 VPG registered?

BL52 VPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 VPG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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