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DG52 CPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 105,896 miles

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

SOME WHEELS DAMAGED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Nov 2016 105,051 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SOME WHEELS DAMAGED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,461 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,889 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,958 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,183 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 28,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,102 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 22,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 13,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,184 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 CPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG52 CPX, 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 CPX registered?

DG52 CPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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