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KS52 RWY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 112,434 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 112,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 111,186 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 88,969 miles

both front flexy brake pipes starting to perish

marks on windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,219 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,214 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,597 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2008 72,553 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,798 miles

brake fluid below full mark in res,

front wiper blades starting to smeer screen

rear tyres starting to crack + perrish

Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,821 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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KS52 RWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KS52 RWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS52 RWY?

You can check the full history of KS52 RWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS52 RWY registered?

KS52 RWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is KS52 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 RWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS52 RWY have outstanding finance?

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