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AU52 KFD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 108,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,367 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,984 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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AU52 KFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU52 KFD, 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 AU52 KFD registered?

AU52 KFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AU52 KFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 KFD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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