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KS52 WNM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,033 mi
Last recorded77,033 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,033 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,117 miles

slight knock o/s front and engine mount worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 69,116 miles

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

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

slight knock o/s front and engine mount worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,205 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,885 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,769 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,462 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,163 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody is covered with plastic covers

Fail 20 Dec 2010 29,159 miles

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

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

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

vehicle underbody is covered with plastic covers

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 25,498 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 15,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,830 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 WNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

KS52 WNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is KS52 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 WNM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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