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KG53 LXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,038 mi
Last recorded28,038 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 28,038 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 28,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,909 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 22,004 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 22,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 20,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,110 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,972 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KG53 LXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KG53 LXL, 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 KG53 LXL registered?

KG53 LXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 LXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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