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DE52 KFU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,647 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,969 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,969 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,768 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 8 Oct 2014 66,709 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 58,836 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,191 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,945 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,116 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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DE52 KFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE52 KFU, 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 DE52 KFU registered?

DE52 KFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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