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KW52 EBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,429 miles

Front sub/frame starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box band deteriorated

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,494 miles

Front sub frame starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box & box band deteriorated

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 109,494 miles

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

Front sub frame starting to corrode

Front wipers noisy

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Rear exhaust box & box band deteriorated

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

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

trace of brake fluid o/s/f bleed nipple

Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,324 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 105,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,261 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 100,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,092 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,092 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011
Fail 1 Feb 2010 78,179 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,268 miles

REAR TYRES JUST LEGAL

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,214 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,223 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 EBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW52 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

KW52 EBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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