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MW52 KSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,124 mi
Last recorded84,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,124 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,873 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,970 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,499 miles

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

bonnet catch seized

nearside wiper worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,499 miles

nearside wiper worn

bonnet catch seized

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,106 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,216 miles

o/s/r tyre slight age crackes

Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slight age crackes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 32,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,002 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 KSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KSJ, 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 MW52 KSJ registered?

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

Is MW52 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 KSJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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