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2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,812 mi
Last recorded68,812 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 68,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,402 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 48,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,968 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,966 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Nov 2016 33,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,756 miles

All four tyres cracking and perished on outer side walls.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,418 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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KG53 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NUM, 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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KG53 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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