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KM52 ZBG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,369 miles

windscreen has a split outside of the drivers line of site

Fail 24 Nov 2017 96,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

windscreen has a split outside of the drivers line of site

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,996 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,155 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front b rake senser wire cut

Fail 1 May 2008 38,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front b rake senser wire cut

Pass 16 May 2007 32,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,233 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 ZBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBG, 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 KM52 ZBG registered?

KM52 ZBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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