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KR52 LSD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,157 mi
Last recorded88,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 LSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,477 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,277 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 77,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,762 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 21,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KR52 LSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KR52 LSD, 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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KR52 LSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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