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BP52 CUG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,544 mi
Last recorded73,544 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 CUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,253 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,507 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,027 miles

knocking noise from steering column when you move steering wheel side to side

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,820 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre. outer wall cuts

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre . inner tyre wall splits , perishing

Offside Rear tyre. inner tyre tread distorting

steering rack . when turning steering wheel slightly. knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner slight distortion to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner rear sills corroding

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2016 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner slight distortion to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner rear sills corroding

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels damaged

clonk from steering when operated

front and rear suspension corroding

slight distortion offside rear inner tyre tread wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner undersill corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,653 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner undersill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking from steering column when steering operated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,819 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking from steering column when steering operated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,553 miles

STRONG ADVISE !!! BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,510 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING

Fail 29 Apr 2008 23,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,550 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 CUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP52 CUG, 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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BP52 CUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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