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KM52 ZBT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,282 mi
Last recorded133,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,282 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,306 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and box in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 123,306 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn with signs of wheel touching bodywork but not at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and box in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2018 78,524 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,371 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 119,371 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front serious cut in tyre but not down to inner cords.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front serious cut in tyre but not down to inner cords.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

play in n/s of steering rack

play in n/s rear trail arm bush

Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

play in n/s of steering rack

play in n/s rear trail arm bush

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,158 miles

engine management light on

o/s and n/s front brake hoses cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,158 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

o/s and n/s front brake hoses cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,452 miles

Mil lamp on.

Spare tyre flat.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and worn out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mil lamp on.

Spare tyre flat.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and worn out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,361 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 72,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,553 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 64,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,933 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 ZBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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