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KS52 YFA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,886 mi
Last recorded93,886 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,715 miles

back box outer casing corroded

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

rear number plate slighty damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2012 86,707 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

back box outer casing corroded

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

rear number plate slighty damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,562 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front mirrow glass missing

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front mirrow glass missing

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 73,147 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service light is on

Unable to check all persribed areas under vechile due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,147 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service light is on

Unable to check all persribed areas under vechile due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,380 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,659 miles

undertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,776 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 YFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

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

Is KS52 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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