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GD52 EOX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 EOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,073 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,073 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

eml light showing fault

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,231 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,222 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine management warning light on

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,687 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 EOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EOX, 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 EOX registered?

GD52 EOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is GD52 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 EOX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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