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KLZ 5298

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 5298
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,776 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 75,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,649 miles

all tyres have cracking and scuffing to them

Fail 13 Feb 2009 38,649 miles

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

all tyres have cracking and scuffing to them

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear suspension coil springs have slight corrossion to them

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,290 miles

rear suspension coil springs have slight corrossion to them

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,877 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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KLZ 5298 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLZ 5298, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLZ 5298 registered?

KLZ 5298 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is KLZ 5298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLZ 5298 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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