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KP52 YPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 YPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,340 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 20 Jul 2020 75,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 73,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on tread pattern and side wall . [195/50/15] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses cracked and perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses cracked and perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack and perish

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer egde

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,395 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,615 miles

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

both rear tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre has a cut in outer side wall cords not showing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,784 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside reae tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,614 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 YPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YPK, 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 YPK registered?

KP52 YPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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