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KC52 XVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,705 mi
Last recorded112,705 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,705 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 112,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,658 miles

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,773 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 97,726 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2011

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

milege display not visible

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,103 miles

Knocking noise from steering when testing for free play

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,496 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,356 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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KC52 XVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC52 XVM, 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 KC52 XVM registered?

KC52 XVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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