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KS52 NRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,988 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door difficult lock

Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door difficult lock

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,936 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 76,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,644 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

nearside and offsidefront brake discs rusted / pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,644 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

nearside and offsidefront brake discs rusted / pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,125 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,165 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Limited inspection of undercarriege,due to factory fitted plastics.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body of vehical has plastic trim fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,189 miles

under body of vehical has plastic trim fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,900 miles

full plastic under body trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

full plastic under body trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2007 23,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

needs new rear wiper blade

plastic trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

needs new rear wiper blade

plastic trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

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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KS52 NRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KS52 NRY, 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 KS52 NRY registered?

KS52 NRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KS52 NRY shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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