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KM52 ZCY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,413 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,377 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake calipers damp

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,229 miles

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

both number plates marked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,261 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,922 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 ZCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

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

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