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KM52 ZDD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

eml light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,658 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 80kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,442 miles

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

engine rattling

travel on hand brake lever. requires attention

Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

engine rattling

travel on hand brake lever. requires attention

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,062 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,255 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to become worn on inner edge

offside front tyre just starting to become worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,255 miles

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

nearside front tyre just starting to become worn on inner edge

offside front tyre just starting to become worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,929 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,792 miles

squeeking noise from nearside rear brakes when rotating wheel.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 52,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

squeeking noise from nearside rear brakes when rotating wheel.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,589 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 ZDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM52 ZDD shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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