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KN53 KVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 KVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,127 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,027 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,490 miles

both rear tyres cracking sidewalls

nsf body damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,723 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 40,818 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 40,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2011 36,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,118 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 28,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,770 miles

advise rear brake inspection low effort just past mot on min effort

slight damage to nearside rear tyre on side wall

Pass 8 May 2007 19,823 miles

n/s/rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

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 KVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

KN53 KVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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