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EK52 ZGP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,585 mi
Last recorded69,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 69,585 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1-2mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,556 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 44,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seats are removed

Fail 17 Mar 2022 42,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seats are removed

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,924 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 40,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 36,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,804 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 33,803 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,167 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 29,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine malfunction warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,536 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,090 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,825 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,846 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 13,846 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

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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EK52 ZGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EK52 ZGP, 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 EK52 ZGP registered?

EK52 ZGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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