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KS52 UWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,471 mi
Last recorded58,471 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,471 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,053 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,052 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 19 Dec 2008 33,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,224 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test so unable to fully inspect this area

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven

very difficult to inspect nearside rear brake hose fully, as covers restricting access

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,848 miles

advisory items from initial test no:423159717094 still apply

Fail 19 Jan 2007 26,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diffcult to check underside of vechicle due to undercovers the length of the vechicle

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,934 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic underguards across floor pans and door sills makes it diffcult for inspection

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 UWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU?

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What year was KS52 UWU registered?

KS52 UWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is KS52 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS52 UWU have outstanding finance?

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