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KM52 ZDG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,284 mi
Last recorded91,284 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,284 miles

Bulb for mileage display inop

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in inner track rod

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Slight play in inner track rod

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil Dipstick stuck

Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bulb for mileage display inop

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in inner track rod

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Slight play in inner track rod

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil Dipstick stuck

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,663 miles

body damage to nearside

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,663 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body damage to nearside

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,225 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,227 miles

slight play to steering column

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,126 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,911 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 16 Feb 2007 37,629 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,168 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check sills and much of underside because of plastic covers

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 ZDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

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

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