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KW52 HFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,950 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,516 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,516 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 60,236 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)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 60,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 60,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,155 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,494 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 HFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

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

Is KW52 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW52 HFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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