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KS52 FON

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,083 mi
Last recorded99,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,316 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres x2 uneven wear to edges....near limit...

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,628 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,001 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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KS52 FON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS52 FON, 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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How do I check the history of KS52 FON?

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What year was KS52 FON registered?

KS52 FON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is KS52 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 FON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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