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HK53 KZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,120 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,743 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,153 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,714 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate deterioratin g

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,756 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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HK53 KZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 HK53 KZG, 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

How do I check the history of HK53 KZG?

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What year was HK53 KZG registered?

HK53 KZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HK53 KZG safe to buy?

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