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GP52 NZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 NZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,281 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 73,385 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 73,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,897 miles

Centre Exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe mounting broken

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,130 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,067 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 4,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,938 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 NZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZZ, 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 GP52 NZZ registered?

GP52 NZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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The MOT history for GP52 NZZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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