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CK53 KZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,731 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,731 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 62,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,741 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 43,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,643 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 12,431 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CK53 KZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK53 KZH, 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 CK53 KZH registered?

CK53 KZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is CK53 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 KZH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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