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KM52 ZCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 85,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,581 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 81,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,784 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,445 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 61,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,405 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,613 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 52,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,862 miles

Tyre side walls are cracking slightly on offside front, offside rear and nearside front.

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 ZCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM52 ZCO?

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What year was KM52 ZCO registered?

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

Is KM52 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM52 ZCO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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