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GL52 ZKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 ZKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016
Pass 23 Jul 2015 195,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 182,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 182,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 181,137 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

adv. rear undertray insecure.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,807 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 178,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 178,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 177,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 174,866 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 174,866 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 164,171 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 164,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen is chipped in centre section.Rear brake pads are low.Handbrake close to limit of reserve travel.Diesel smoke emission is close to limit.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 131,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen chipped. †Play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 131,922 miles

Windscreen chipped. †Play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 99,547 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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GL52 ZKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL52 ZKJ, 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 GL52 ZKJ registered?

GL52 ZKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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