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KW52 EDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,738 miles

corrosion to n/s inner rear sill, prescribed area seat belt and suspension.

corrosion to o/s inner rear sill, prescribed area seat belt and suspension.

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 91,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,210 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,210 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,602 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,602 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,031 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 EDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

KW52 EDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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