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KW52 GNY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,619 mi
Last recorded104,619 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch and inner wing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 99,491 miles

steering feels slightly rough suspect u/j

Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

steering feels slightly rough (uj ?)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,579 miles

Nearside inner steering joint slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering feels slightly notchy suspecut u/j joint dry

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear wearing badly and unevenly on inner edge, flat spots, suspect going out of shape

Fail 15 Feb 2014 71,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear wearing badly and unevenly on inner edge, flat spots, suspect going out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play to o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 53,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,276 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

KW52 GNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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