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DG52 CSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,990 mi
Last recorded62,990 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,990 miles

Central exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to front flexi brake hose requires attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to rear flexi brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

covers on engine covers on covering underneath body and mechanical components

n/s/r, o/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded connecting to brake flexy hoses

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,593 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 59,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,194 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking in places near excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Off side rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

Service overdue. Engine noisey.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,049 miles

Off side rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

Service overdue. Engine noisey.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,631 miles

Service indicator is showing vehicle is 2100miles overdue for service.

Fail 18 Feb 2012 44,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service indicator is showing vehicle is 2100miles overdue for service.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,528 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,359 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to cxrack on sidewall, o/s/r starting to crack

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,398 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 CSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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