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KM52 ZBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,995 miles

advise e/m/l lamp on

Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,995 miles

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

advise e/m/l lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,061 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,584 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 ZBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

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

Is KM52 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM52 ZBO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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