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CX52 DOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCX52 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 55,667 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,549 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre cracks to outter side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,415 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres low on air

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

off side rear tyre as cracks to side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,175 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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CX52 DOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CX52 DOU, 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 CX52 DOU registered?

CX52 DOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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