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CW52 FGA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,491 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,491 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

n/s rear subframe mounts poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,129 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

n/s rear subframe mounts poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,060 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 54,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,953 miles

noise from o/s/front wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f-o/s/r-n/s/r-tyres-perrished

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,129 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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CW52 FGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

CW52 FGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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