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KJ53 LPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,944 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,944 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,128 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 59,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,129 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres deteriorated

engine management light on

knock in steering

Fail 27 Dec 2012 51,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres deteriorated

engine management light on

knock in steering

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,929 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 46,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,889 miles

full under tray fiited

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

rear number plate fading

rear wiper blade worn

stonechips to front windscreen

surface rust to front discs

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,933 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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KJ53 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KJ53 LPV, 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 KJ53 LPV registered?

KJ53 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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