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KW52 EBM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,410 mi
Last recorded62,410 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,280 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 58,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,785 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 54,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 49,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

N/S washer jet blocked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 43,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,511 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 38,505 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,524 miles

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

bonnet lock stiff

both front brake discs very badly lipped

both rear tyres very badly perished adviced replaced all 4 now

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,136 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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KW52 EBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KW52 EBM, 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 KW52 EBM registered?

KW52 EBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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