MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))
Both front tyre treads worn on outer shoulders offside close to limit
Exhaust rear silencer corroded and tail pipe mount hook adrift from pipe
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped insecure (3.6.B.1)
Both front tyre treads worn on outer shoulders offside close to limit
Exhaust rear silencer corroded and tail pipe mount hook adrift from pipe
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
EXHAUST -CENTER SECTION BADLY CORRODED
FULLY PANELLED UNDER SIDE
Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
EXHAUST -CENTER SECTION BADLY CORRODED
FULLY PANELLED UNDER SIDE
Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre/rear exhaust deteriorated
nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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KH52 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KH52 EXC, 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 KH52 EXC registered?
KH52 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.
Is KH52 EXC safe to buy?
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