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KP52 YPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,259 mi
Last recorded65,259 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 YPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,259 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 65,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 61,696 miles

Mot repairs required speedo to be changed hence different in mileage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 83,960 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps switch broken (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,697 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,242 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,266 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,254 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,060 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,724 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,814 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 YPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

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

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