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KS52 YFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,065 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 81,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed held with cord from inside (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

both rear tyres out shape flat spoted

exhaust corroded and peeling

front subframe corroded

rear number plate

steel rim fitted os/ front

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,345 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal to flex corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front subframe corroded

rear number plate

steel rim fitted os/ front

both rear tyres out shape flat spoted

exhaust corroded and peeling

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroding poss rep next test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven bald outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 13 Mar 2020 70,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working poss switch fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex poss replace next test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven bald outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake check

Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake check

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,980 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,460 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,684 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,752 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread slightly split

o/s/r tyre tread slightly split

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,752 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre tread slightly split

o/s/r tyre tread slightly split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,843 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,990 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 YFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

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

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