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KW52 ECX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,774 mi
Last recorded79,774 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 79,774 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,566 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 73,566 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,104 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,411 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ECX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KW52 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

KW52 ECX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is KW52 ECX safe to buy?

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