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CK53 KZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,447 mi
Last recorded84,447 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,447 miles

EML on

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,447 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,805 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,038 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,038 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,601 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,601 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,969 miles

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

engine management light is on

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 26 Oct 2012 65,969 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine managemant light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,116 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,303 miles

both rear tyre treads perished and cracked

dampness around power steering pump

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wheel trim missing

one bulb in centre stop light not working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,126 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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CK53 KZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CK53 KZN, 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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CK53 KZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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