MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
mileage display bulb not working
rear wiper blade split
service light on
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
mileage display bulb not working
rear wiper blade split
service light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres unevenly worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres unevenly worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW52 ECT 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 KW52 ECT, 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 ECT registered?
KW52 ECT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 February 2003.
Is KW52 ECT safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW52 ECT 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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