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KM52 ZBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,527 mi
Last recorded95,527 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,527 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 89,106 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 83,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,092 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,042 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,856 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,895 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 67,875 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,573 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 64,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,372 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,918 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,913 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,880 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,332 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,783 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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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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What year was KM52 ZBN registered?

KM52 ZBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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