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CP52 KPE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 KPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 104,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 96,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,661 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,418 miles

o/s/r tyre starts to crack

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012

engine light on

mileage not visible

Fail 29 Nov 2012

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

engine light on

mileage not visible

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,476 miles

rear screen not working waterleaking inside the car

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,498 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,582 miles

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

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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CP52 KPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP52 KPE, 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 CP52 KPE registered?

CP52 KPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for CP52 KPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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