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KS52 YCF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,820 mi
Last recorded80,820 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2019 80,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,262 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken on rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,250 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken on rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,771 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,260 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2015 63,216 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 63,125 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,588 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,706 miles

offside rear tyre has small split in inner wall

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,138 miles

both rear tyres cracking around outside of tread

Pass 16 May 2007 33,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,784 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 YCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

KS52 YCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is KS52 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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