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KN52 YBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,869 mi
Last recorded66,869 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 YBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

exhaust rusty and weak

knocking from steering

nsr wheel rubbing on plastic arch

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,869 miles

chip in screen

exhaust rusty and weak

knocking from steering

nsr wheel rubbing on plastic arch

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,362 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear jacki8ng point - rubber cushion missing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,975 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight fluid stain on n/s rear brake backplate - possible leaking wheel cylinder?

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,975 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight fluid stain on n/s rear brake backplate - possible leaking wheel cylinder?

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,262 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,176 miles

n/s rear jacking point rubber cushion missing

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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KN52 YBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN52 YBP, 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 KN52 YBP registered?

KN52 YBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is KN52 YBP safe to buy?

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