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KL53 DGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,749 mi
Last recorded91,749 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 DGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,749 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel mounting bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,894 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

outer sills covered

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,894 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

outer sills covered

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 84,868 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,892 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

knock from steering coloumn

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,817 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,817 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boyh rear wheel arches starting to rust

center exhaust box casing rusty

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,363 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,517 miles

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

center exhaust rusty

front discs worn

front wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,517 miles

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

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

center exhaust rusty

front discs worn

front wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,573 miles

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

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

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

front disc's worn & slightly pitted

full underside of body is covered by undersheild;s

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,573 miles

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

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

front disc's worn & slightly pitted

full underside of body is covered by undersheild;s

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,547 miles

both front discs corroding bad

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,930 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 24,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,271 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KL53 DGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KL53 DGY, 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 KL53 DGY registered?

KL53 DGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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