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KS52 YFN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,786 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs worn/corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,560 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,473 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 49,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,970 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 YFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

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

Is KS52 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YFN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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