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GD52 EOT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,500 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,424 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,424 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 66,283 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 51,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,875 miles

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

Slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2013 46,875 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,865 miles

rear number plate is deterioated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres are deformed and cracking on the side walls

near side front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

Fail 20 Dec 2012 43,856 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres are deformed and cracking on the side walls

near side front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

rear number plate is deterioated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres have wear patches on inner edges and cracking to side walls

noise from engine

rear number plate deteriorating

service light on

Fail 17 Dec 2011 40,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres have wear patches on inner edges and cracking to side walls

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2010 37,659 miles

both rear tyres are deformed on the inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,231 miles

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

front brake pads look low

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2008 30,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,131 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 23,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,316 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 EOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

GD52 EOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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