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KM52 ZGN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 ZGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,478 miles

All wheels buckled

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear Tyre flat spot and worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust bkt broken

Rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,024 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,774 miles

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

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

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

The N/S door mirror glass is cracked.

The N/S/R tyre is showing wearing on the tyre wall

There is slight play in the N/S/F steering arm.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

The N/S door mirror glass is cracked.

The N/S/R tyre is showing wearing on the tyre wall

There is slight play in the N/S/F steering arm.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,488 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 ZGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

KM52 ZGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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