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CV52 UAD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 136,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 131,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,615 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 124,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,759 miles

Accident damage to the OSF door and the rear bumper

Centre exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch/doorstep area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS from the rear hose to the rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,060 miles

Accident damage to the OSF door and the rear bumper

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS wheelarch/doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 119,060 miles

Accident damage to the OSF door and the rear bumper

Centre exhaust section corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS wheelarch/doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,710 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Front shock absorbers have a poor damping effect advise further inspection

OSR wheelarch/doorstep area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Spilt in the inner and outer tread patterns (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust section corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Front shock absorbers have a poor damping effect advise further inspection

OSR wheelarch/doorstep area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,588 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,588 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,546 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r wheel has negative camber

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 98,473 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

N/s/r wheel has negative camber

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,755 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 92,755 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,346 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 88,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,345 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,713 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,452 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 70,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,840 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 48,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,071 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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CV52 UAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CV52 UAD, 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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CV52 UAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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