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RN52 GJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 GJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 118,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust section in poor condition

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,541 miles

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,011 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 108,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,675 miles

Both sides sills covers & undersides cover fitted.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 104,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,568 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,383 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,646 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,705 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight knocking from steering colume.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,461 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded around securing strap.

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight knocking from steering colume.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge. Attention soon.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,284 miles

Slight corrosion around centre exhaust securing strap.

Slight knocking from steering colume

n/s/f fog light cover missing.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge.

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,478 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

steering column noisy

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

steering column noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,085 miles

low air pressure in front tyres.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s door mirror loose

rear brake pads appear half worn

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s door mirror loose

rear brake pads appear half worn

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,332 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,845 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

front discs ridged

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,221 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,855 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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RN52 GJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RN52 GJE, 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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RN52 GJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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