CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP52 YOV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022

both rear suspension arms corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension arms corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2020

front subframe corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 15 May 2019

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2018

play in steering rack/ collumn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2017
Fail 16 May 2017

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,915 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyres perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Two nails in O/S/R tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,915 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S and O/S rear tyres perished.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Two nails in O/S/R tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 52,946 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,946 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,401 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

f/n/s tyre worn outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,401 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box deteriorated

f/n/s tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,532 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,233 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 40,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,354 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 34,354 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,294 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP52 YOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KP52 YOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP52 YOV?

You can check the full history of KP52 YOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP52 YOV registered?

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

Is KP52 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP52 YOV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP52 YOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP52 YOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.