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KS52 YFF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 157,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 156,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 156,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 155,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 155,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,889 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 154,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 154,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 153,690 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 153,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high both bulbs insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 153,230 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 153,230 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 152,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 152,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 150,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut side wall less than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 150,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut side wall less than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 147,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,077 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,896 miles

N/S/F Tyre has damage but not showing ply or cords.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 89,896 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre has damage but not showing ply or cords.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,829 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,999 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 75,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,899 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 70,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 65,717 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,903 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 38,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,268 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 YFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

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

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