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KP52 YOT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,024 mi
Last recorded87,024 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 YOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,081 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,411 miles

Front Steering arm deformed both sides. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative not working on nearside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete under body cover panels fitted to underside of vehicle.

corrosion to exhaust system.

glass missing from offside front door.-----------------

offside mirror been temporary repaired.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,025 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,806 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,596 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,865 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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KP52 YOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KP52 YOT, 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 KP52 YOT registered?

KP52 YOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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