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KW52 GOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,175 mi
Last recorded73,175 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 73,175 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 73,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,574 miles

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

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

under trays fitted throughout underside

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays fitted throughout underside

Pass 29 May 2015 66,536 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,293 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 60,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 55,235 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 48,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,943 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,772 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 GOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

KW52 GOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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