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MW52 KRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,395 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Slight play in the rack end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle outer casing missing but belt secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Slight play in the steering universal joints

Unable to properly check underside of vehicle as plastic trims fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Slight play in the rack end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle outer casing missing but belt secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Slight play in the steering universal joints

Unable to properly check underside of vehicle as plastic trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,231 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

movement in steering column universal joints

Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

movement in steering column universal joints

offside front tyre very badly perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,783 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

engine management light on

rear metal brake pipes corroded

tightened steering wheel movement in steering colum universal joints

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear inner sills corroded

brake wear indicator light on

engine management light on

nearside front brake pads worn low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,016 miles

plastic covers fitted cannot see front to rear brake .

slight movment in top steering colume/ujs

Fail 7 Sep 2012 59,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on dash

plastic covers fitted cannot see front to rear brake .

slight movment in top steering colume/ujs

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,571 miles

slight movement in both front anti roll bar D shape bushes

slight movement in bushes on rear subframe

slight movement in steering colum uj assy

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

slight movement in both front anti roll bar D shape bushes

slight movement in bushes on rear subframe

slight movement in steering colum uj assy

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,331 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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MW52 KRV 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW52 KRV, 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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MW52 KRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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