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KN53 KVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 141,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 140,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 139,419 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER VERY RUSTY

BRAKE EFFICIENCY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 136,044 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 136,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 133,216 miles

BODY CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO UNDERNEATH COVERED IN PLASTIC COVERING

BODY CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO UNDERNEATH COVERED IN PLASTIC COVERING

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 133,216 miles

BODY CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO UNDERNEATH COVERED IN PLASTIC COVERING

BODY CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO UNDERNEATH COVERED IN PLASTIC COVERING

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,388 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 127,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING /BEARING (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING/BEARING (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,471 miles

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

centre part of exhaust corroded

silght play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre part of exhaust corroded

silght play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,992 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 KVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

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

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