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KM52 ZCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,048 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs wearing

front subframe corroded

nsr door damaged

oil leak

os and ns flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

osf tyre wearing onedges and sidewallscuffed

plastic sill covers and under covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded and wearing

rear outer wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering rack/column

unable to check inner and outer sills due to covers

Fail 9 Jan 2016 97,048 miles

Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components os and ns rear brake pipes rubbing on arms (3.6.I.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf anti roll bar has play (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Tyre has had the tread recut both rear tyres have sidewalls split (4.1.D.1c)

coil spring broken OSR COIL SPRING BROKEN (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs wearing

front subframe corroded

nsr door damaged

oil leak

os and ns flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

osf tyre wearing onedges and sidewallscuffed

plastic sill covers and under covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded and wearing

rear outer wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering rack/column

unable to check inner and outer sills due to covers

Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,839 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,988 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,817 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 ZCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCK, 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 ZCK registered?

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

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