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KS52 YCV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 88,525 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,951 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,951 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 53,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 47,870 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,998 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 39,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,816 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 32,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,385 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 28,943 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,266 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 YCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

Is KS52 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YCV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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