MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clocks assembly loose/working and acceptable for test purposes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clocks assembly loose/working and acceptable for test purposes
both rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
noise on transmission
osf tyre treads perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KW52 GCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GCV, 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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KW52 GCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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