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CW52 TGX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCW52 TGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023
Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,879 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens plastic weathered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens plastic weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,891 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting creaking but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,891 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting creaking but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,243 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking ! (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 51,243 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking ! (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly mount noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 48,291 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly mount noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,472 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,107 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,459 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in the sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,138 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to test items protected by panels

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,283 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 29,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,937 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,570 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 TGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CW52 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

CW52 TGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is CW52 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 TGX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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