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KS52 NYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 91,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inners sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inners sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,980 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,831 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most tail pipe support bracket corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/eroded/peeled

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,334 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,543 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,636 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers streaky

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,588 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers streaky

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 46,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,428 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 NYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

KS52 NYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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