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GD52 EOS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,774 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,206 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,132 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,132 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,510 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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GD52 EOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GD52 EOS, 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 GD52 EOS registered?

GD52 EOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is GD52 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 EOS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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