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KW52 GPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,197 mi
Last recorded96,197 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,197 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,223 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

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

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Fail 16 Nov 2010 64,223 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,762 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,963 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 GPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

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

Is KW52 GPZ safe to buy?

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