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KS52 YFL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,232 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,729 miles

Engine MIL on dashboard.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in N.S.R tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 109,729 miles

Engine MIL on dashboard.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in N.S.R tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,739 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing(recommend replacement)

engine management light on

n/s/r closing sill corroded

underbody covers fitted at time of test

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 10 Feb 2013 105,573 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing(recommend replacement)

engine management light on

n/s/r closing sill corroded

underbody covers fitted at time of test

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 14 Feb 2012 93,885 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,038 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 80,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

h/lamp aims on upper limits

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

h/lamp aims on upper limits

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2008 47,584 miles

front brake discs wearing low with a lip

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,096 miles

front disc lipped

nearside front tyre on limits

nearside rear child seat fitted

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 YFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

Is KS52 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YFL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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