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KS52 UVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,001 mi
Last recorded170,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 170,001 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 167,384 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,527 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 164,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 159,182 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 159,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 146,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,417 miles

General surfaces corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,770 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 114,770 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,980 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 92,980 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,990 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,856 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 UVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

KS52 UVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is KS52 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UVD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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