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KM52 ZFB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018
Pass 3 May 2017 51,922 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 3 May 2017 51,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 3 May 2016 48,009 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 48,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,106 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011

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

split in nearside rear tyre (not down to cords) inner wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 32,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 28,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 28,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 23,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 22,236 miles

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

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 ZFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM52 ZFB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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