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KN53 KVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,693 mi
Last recorded61,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 61,693 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear boot dampers weak

Pass 21 Jan 2025 59,054 miles

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 59,054 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 56,786 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 56,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,576 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,707 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,258 miles

N/S washer poor

Fail 16 Nov 2016 39,258 miles

N/S washer poor

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,979 miles

Both front wipers have small splits in them

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,926 miles

Both front brake hoses very cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,438 miles

Interior mirror slightly insecure

N/S & O/S front Brake hose outer protective rubbers are split recommend replacement

There is a knock in steering rack area

There is some damage to O/S mirroe /indicator unit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,643 miles

O/S side inicator semi masked by tape

Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S side inicator semi masked by tape

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,452 miles

The n/s/r seat belt has been partially inspected only due to fitment of a child safety seat.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,569 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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KN53 KVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KN53 KVE, 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 KN53 KVE registered?

KN53 KVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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