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KM52 ZCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,748 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,809 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 81,612 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 77,869 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit+wearing very thin on inner edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,764 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,185 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 32,389 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 ZCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

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

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