MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear seats not fitted
slight play and knocking from steering column
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside washer jet blocked
play at steering wheel to steering colume
slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber
travel to handbrake
water in washer bottle dirty
all 4 tyres under inflated and sidewalls starting to split
slight play in steering colume universal joint
offside front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished
slight play at steering wheel to road wheels
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen washer jets need cleaning, only just providing sufficient water
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen washer jets need cleaning, only just providing sufficient water
some damage to offside front tyre, outer wall.
some distortion of nearside rear tyre.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some damage to offside front tyre, outer wall.
some distortion of nearside rear tyre.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside washer jet poor wiper blades worn
offside rears tyre worn on outer edge
no rear seats fitted at time of test
possible puncture to off side rear tyre screw in tread
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KP52 YPM 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 68.4%.
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 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 YPM, 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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KP52 YPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.
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