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GP52 FNL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,816 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 71,816 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,211 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 62,211 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,928 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Plus Wing Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Close to Excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Close to Excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,511 miles

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

Slight play lower steering coupling

Fail 2 Jan 2019 50,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play lower steering coupling

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,794 miles

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

The nearside front tyre is perished and more than nine years old

Fail 11 Jan 2016 45,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside front tyre is perished and more than nine years old

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,534 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 40,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,808 miles

Both rear tyre walls starting to perish.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,761 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,910 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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GP52 FNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP52 FNL, 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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GP52 FNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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