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RL52 SGU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 SGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 98,107 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 90,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 17 May 2017 80,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 6 May 2016 62,325 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2016 62,325 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,411 miles

PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL,POSSIBLY FROM TRACK ROD END OR LOWER BALLJOINT.OFFSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.RUST ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,858 miles

both front metal brake pipes getting rusty.small cracks on nearside front rubber flexi brake hose.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,935 miles

slight play on both front wheels probaly due to wear in steering rack.rust on both rear brake discs.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,173 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,567 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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RL52 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RL52 SGU, 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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RL52 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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