CarVerify

Free Car Check

KS52 UWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,451 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel column areas (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 59,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,796 miles

both front tyre side walls cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,796 miles

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

both front tyre side walls cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 53,284 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,141 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,678 miles

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

Offside front tyre poor condition side wall cracking.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,111 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KS52 UWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG?

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

What year was KS52 UWG registered?

KS52 UWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is KS52 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UWG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS52 UWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KS52 UWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.