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KP52 YPM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,743 mi
Last recorded110,743 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,789 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,789 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,006 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,732 miles

all 4 tyres under inflated and sidewalls starting to split

slight play in steering colume universal joint

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,343 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,350 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

slight play at steering wheel to road wheels

Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,408 miles

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

windscreen washer jets need cleaning, only just providing sufficient water

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,300 miles

some damage to offside front tyre, outer wall.

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,299 miles

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

some damage to offside front tyre, outer wall.

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,936 miles

nearside washer jet poor wiper blades worn

offside rears tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,947 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

possible puncture to off side rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,856 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 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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