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LB52 KFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,778 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust bracket broken. System still secure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,025 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to outer wall

Rear Exhaust Bracket broken. System still adequately supported

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,643 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,735 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,801 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,784 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,258 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,352 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,757 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 19,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,042 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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LB52 KFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB52 KFC, 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 LB52 KFC registered?

LB52 KFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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