MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working operates offside. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working operates offside. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Eml illuminated.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured when operated by the hazard switch. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured when operated by the hazard switch,. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing, still functioning as intended. (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Scrapping noise heard when wheel rotated by hand.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover. (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover. (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15T (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
N/S/R Tyre cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R Tyre cracking.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
N/S/R Tyre cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R Tyre cracking.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
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KM52 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.
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