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KN53 KWB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 103,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)

offside front wing mirror indicator damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2015 103,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)

offside front wing mirror indicator damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 wheels have slight damage to bead rims

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,128 miles

all 4 wheels have slight damage to bead rims

Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,819 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front side repeater damaged but still working

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2013 82,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front side repeater damaged but still working

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,481 miles

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

all 4 wheel rims have slightly distorted inner beads

front brake pipe bracket in nearside front wheel arch slightly distorted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,521 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 KWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN53 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

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

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