MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear subframes (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear and off side front to rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
sill guards fitted and under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area to main feed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear subframes (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear and off side front to rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
sill guards fitted and under trays fitted at time of test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine management light on
gear knob loose
nearside rear tyre cracking
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine management light on
gear knob loose
nearside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
UNABLE TO INSPECT O/S/R SEAT BELT FULLY FITTED TO CHILD SEAT.
UNABLE TO INSPECT O/S/R SEAT BELT FULLY FITTED TO CHILD SEAT.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in tyre
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HK52 CGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HK52 CGU, 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 HK52 CGU registered?
HK52 CGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2003.
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