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KC52 WBW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,178 mi
Last recorded67,178 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,691 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,171 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,715 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,104 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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KC52 WBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KC52 WBW, 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 KC52 WBW registered?

KC52 WBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is KC52 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 WBW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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