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KM52 YZR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationKM52 YZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2016

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

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

SILLS COVERS FITED

Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,242 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder with cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread areas

Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,242 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder with cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread areas

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,015 miles

front pads are worn quite low

o/s rear tyre is very worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2012 97,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads are worn quite low

o/s rear tyre is very worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,595 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 86,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,128 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 75,128 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,488 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,226 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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KM52 YZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM52 YZR, 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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KM52 YZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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