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HG52 KBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,989 mi
Last recorded62,989 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 KBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 62,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,016 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2015

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet not locked closed

brake pad wear indicator light on when rear brakes tested

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall [205/40/17]

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,934 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside rear inner wheel rim distorted slightly

slight damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

stone chip in front screen

Fail 23 Mar 2011 35,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside rear inner wheel rim distorted slightly

slight damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

stone chip in front screen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,871 miles

1) both rear tyre treads worn on inner edge's and cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2010 31,871 miles

1) both rear tyre treads worn on inner edge's and cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,786 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dash warning light on.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,723 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front spot light len broken.

nearside rear tyre inner side wall split.

offside rear door dented.

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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HG52 KBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG52 KBZ, 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 HG52 KBZ registered?

HG52 KBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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