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CW52 FFL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,009 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,013 miles

corrosion:- front subframe, front metal brake pipes, exhaust

nearside front lower ball joint, slight play

offside front strut damp

offside track rod end slight play

play in steering [inner steering rack joints] detected at steering wheel

sill covers & undertrays fitted covering components

Fail 12 Sep 2015 117,587 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. nearside wrong (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside poor (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion:- front subframe, front metal brake pipes, exhaust

handbrake travel high

nearside front lower ball joint, slight play

offside front strut damp

offside track rod end slight play

play in steering [inner steering rack joints] detected at steering wheel

sill covers & undertrays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,414 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 99,105 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,105 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,652 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,173 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 71,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,936 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,383 miles

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

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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CW52 FFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CW52 FFL, 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 CW52 FFL registered?

CW52 FFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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