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CA52 BWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,755 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 144,755 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 139,803 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 139,803 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 134,586 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,578 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 102,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,416 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 91,416 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,439 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 72,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,315 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,348 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2008 38,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres are a mix of rotational and non-rotational tyres.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 11,556 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 BWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CA52 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

CA52 BWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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