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YA52 KTP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,861 mi
Last recorded57,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 KTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,749 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 45,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,080 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,400 miles

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre badly cracked

Steel rim damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre badly cracked

Steel rim damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,113 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 34,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,936 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,747 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 KTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA52 KTP, 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 YA52 KTP registered?

YA52 KTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is YA52 KTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA52 KTP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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