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DU53 KRO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,635 mi
Last recorded81,635 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,505 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,889 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight deterioration to main silencer outer skin.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,334 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres deterioration/cracking to sidewall/tread area.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,673 miles

slight deterioration to rear no.plate.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,812 miles

slight deterioration to rear no.plate.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,621 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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DU53 KRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DU53 KRO, 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 DU53 KRO registered?

DU53 KRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 KRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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