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KM52 ZFP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,964 mi
Last recorded110,964 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,292 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 88,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 68,803 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2008 59,373 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 59,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 148,134 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 48,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,980 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 ZFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

KM52 ZFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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