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DA52 OPG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,912 mi
Last recorded94,912 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 94,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 91,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 74,991 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 74,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 63,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 54,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 43,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2007 30,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,260 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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DA52 OPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA52 OPG, 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 DA52 OPG registered?

DA52 OPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is DA52 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 OPG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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