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GP52FNL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration GP52FNL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,816 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded slightly
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
14 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 71,816 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust system corroded slightly
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
15 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust system corroded slightly
- Both rear tyres perishing slightly
- Both front tyres worn on edges slightly
15 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn on edges slightly
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust system corroded slightly
- Both rear tyres perishing slightly
27 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,211 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Both rear tyres perishing slightly
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 62,211 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres perishing slightly
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,211 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 58,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,398 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,928 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021 6 Jul 202614 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Plus Wing Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Close to Excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Close to Excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,511 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play lower steering coupling
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Slight play lower steering coupling
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,040 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,870 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,794 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- The nearside front tyre is perished and more than nine years old
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- The nearside front tyre is perished and more than nine years old
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,414 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 6 Jul 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,534 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,534 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,135 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014 6 Jul 202616 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,814 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 6 Jul 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,761 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 6 Jul 202622 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 6 Jul 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,683 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 6 Jul 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,505 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 6 Jul 202630 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,910 MI
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GP52FNL was registered on 2003-01-17
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