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KS52 YDC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material r/h rear brake pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 120,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamps dim rectified B. Price. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material r/h rear brake pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 117,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 115,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,399 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,377 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,770 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,927 miles

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

offside front headlight has no pattern

Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,522 miles

S.R.S. lihght idicating a fault

Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,916 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls but not yet exposing cords

Fail 27 Jan 2007 41,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls but not yet exposing cords

Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,494 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 YDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

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

Is KS52 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YDC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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