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KW52 GBE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,275 mi
Last recorded153,275 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 153,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

uneven tyre wear on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 141,406 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepping

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,697 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 114,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 102,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing irregular on inside edges

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2010 90,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing irregular on inside edges

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2009 76,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,468 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 GBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

KW52 GBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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