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KS52 LPS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,135 mi
Last recorded119,135 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 LPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 94,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 May 2017 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 May 2016 76,094 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT HAS CHILDSEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION AF THE ADULT BELT

Pass 19 May 2015 65,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 56,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished on tread and unevenly worn stepped on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 44,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished on tread and unevenly worn stepped on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,812 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 21,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,738 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 LPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LPS, 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 KS52 LPS registered?

KS52 LPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is KS52 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 LPS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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