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KS52 YCT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,355 mi
Last recorded87,355 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded and holed around wishbone front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded and holed around wishbone rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted underneath.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner 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 corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,782 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,592 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition

covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,592 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,344 miles

covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre radil cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre radil cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,392 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes all greased.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes all greased.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking to near side rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,622 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked.

plastic covers underneth.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked.

plastic covers underneth.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,616 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KS52 YCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

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

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