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KM52 ZBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gards under car unable to see all

Fail 14 Aug 2017 102,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gards under car unable to see all

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,974 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,974 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear pads getting low (advise brake check)

off side rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear pads getting low (advise brake check)

off side rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,374 miles

near side and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in lower steering knuckle

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,374 miles

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

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

near side and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in lower steering knuckle

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,940 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,297 miles

Advise, brake fluid level.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,944 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 ZBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

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

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