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KM52 ZDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,591 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perrished

Under trays every where

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 87,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perrished

Under trays every where

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,281 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,371 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,337 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,658 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 ZDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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