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KM52 ZGP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on top of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure at lower attachment to hub. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,790 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,786 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,395 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osr tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,290 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,482 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,372 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2008 37,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,236 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 ZGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

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

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