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GU52 HTT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,695 mi
Last recorded92,695 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,777 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,483 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres part miss shaped on the inner tread

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,052 miles

exhaust centre bracket missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,233 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKING AND PERISHING

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,396 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

under vehicle covered front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 16,501 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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GU52 HTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU52 HTT, 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 GU52 HTT registered?

GU52 HTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is GU52 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 HTT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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