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KM52 YZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,869 mi
Last recorded73,869 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 YZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,869 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,820 miles

noise in steering coulm

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise in steering coulm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,389 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,467 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 YZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM52 YZV, 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 KM52 YZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM52 YZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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