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KS52 YEK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,931 mi
Last recorded78,931 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 78,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,367 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting to leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 74,367 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting to leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 61,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,036 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,251 miles

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

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 YEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

KS52 YEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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