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DG52 CPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,705 mi
Last recorded86,705 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 86,705 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre low on inner tread

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f tie rods

Fail 30 Dec 2016 82,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre low on inner tread

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

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f tie rods

Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,729 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread 3mm

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

slight knocking heard on steering column

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f tie rods

Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 69,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 65,290 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,861 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,979 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,746 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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DG52 CPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG52 CPN, 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 DG52 CPN registered?

DG52 CPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is DG52 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 CPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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