MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake hoses deteriorated
EML indicates a fault. Registered before July 2003
Front tyres in a poor condition
Rear exhaust mount
Both headlights poor image
EML on a time of test
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test
Advise plastic sill covers, & under covers present at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sleeve (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre & uneven wear inner edge ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise plastic sill covers, & under covers present at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sleeve (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre & uneven wear inner edge ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing badly inner edge n/s very close to limit
steering noise recommend further investigation
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA52 BHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 CA52 BHP, 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 CA52 BHP registered?
CA52 BHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.
Is CA52 BHP safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA52 BHP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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