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EA52 ZKP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,087 mi
Last recorded101,087 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ZKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,889 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

knock from steering coloumn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

play in offside inner track rod end ball joint

Fail 21 Sep 2013 90,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

knock from steering coloumn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

play in offside inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,258 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 86,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 82,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,025 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 76,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 72,017 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 72,017 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,975 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 65,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,500 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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EA52 ZKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA52 ZKP, 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 EA52 ZKP registered?

EA52 ZKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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