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CA52 BHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,968 mi
Last recorded111,968 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,968 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

EML indicates a fault. Registered before July 2003

Front tyres in a poor condition

Rear exhaust mount

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 90,972 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 90,972 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,133 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 73,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,698 miles

both front tyres wearing badly inner edge n/s very close to limit

steering noise recommend further investigation

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 54,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,888 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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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.

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