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BP52 CUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 CUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers worn.

o/s/f tyre slight lump inner wall.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers worn.

o/s/f tyre slight lump inner wall.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 40,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,193 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 35,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,695 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 22,695 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,739 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
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BP52 CUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP52 CUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP52 CUC registered?

BP52 CUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is BP52 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 CUC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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