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KW52 GRK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 GRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,441 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has perished on outer side wall 1955015h

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,334 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 82,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 79,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,797 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge.

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 GRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

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

Is KW52 GRK safe to buy?

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