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KS52 UWR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,444 mi
Last recorded105,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,429 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 97,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,265 miles

Ball joint has slight play knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,657 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,943 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,880 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,366 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,206 miles

slight damage to o/s door mirror but ok at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,732 miles

slight damage to o/s door mirror,but rear view ok at time of test

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 UWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

KS52 UWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is KS52 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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