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KW52 EEB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,840 mi
Last recorded50,840 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 50,840 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 50,823 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,478 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 40,461 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split, age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,352 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,615 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 EEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

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

Is KW52 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 EEB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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