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KM52 ZGF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light intermittantly came on

o/s/r tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 102,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,299 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 97,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,213 miles

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

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

full size underbody shields and covers fitted at time of test

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight knocking noise from steering column/u.j.

Pass 20 Apr 2009
Pass 24 May 2008 74,900 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 May 2007 58,782 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 58,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn 2mm

Pass 27 May 2006 44,369 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 ZGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

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