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YA52 KTL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,426 mi
Last recorded73,426 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 KTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,426 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under shields fitted limiting view on some components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,216 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 69,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 62,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 57,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section split (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,566 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 53,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,964 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 50,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,844 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 45,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

tracking check - uneven wear

Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,995 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear tyres have flat spots on tread area

Fail 25 Feb 2012 42,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear tyres have flat spots on tread area

Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,078 miles

n/s/r tyre badley cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 22,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,073 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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YA52 KTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YA52 KTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA52 KTL registered?

YA52 KTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is YA52 KTL safe to buy?

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