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DG52 CSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,131 mi
Last recorded119,131 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 119,131 miles

offside headlamp loose

Fail 22 Dec 2017 119,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2017

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f n/s/r o/s/ f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension arm bushes slight movement

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 82,544 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,062 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement

n/s wing mirror glass missing

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,061 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement

front brake discs corroding and lipped

n/s wing mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre just above legal limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,401 miles

front brake flexis cracking

front tyres 3mm tread

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

esp light on

front brake flexis cracking

front tyres 3mm tread

Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,644 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,928 miles

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

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

n/s wiper needs attention catches o/s when running.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,664 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,678 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 CSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CSF, 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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DG52 CSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is DG52 CSF safe to buy?

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