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CP52 KPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCP52 KPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

mile age counter is not working

Pass 8 May 2014 101,162 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 101,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

play in steering column

Pass 13 May 2013

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

play in steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,147 miles

ns wiper spliting

plastic covers fitted front to rear

slight play in steering column

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,132 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns wiper spliting

plastic covers fitted front to rear

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 May 2011 75,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexe brake pipes slightly perished

nsf wheel rim damaged

osf wheel rim slight damaged

plastic covers and sills fitted

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 May 2011 75,950 miles

both front flexe brake pipes slightly perished

nsf wheel rim damaged

osf wheel rim slight damaged

plastic covers and sills fitted

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 May 2010 68,157 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 60,558 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 54,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,998 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 48,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,799 miles

front brake imbalance at 18%(o/s low)

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 KPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP52 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

CP52 KPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is CP52 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 KPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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