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KN53 KWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

104,080 mi
Last recorded104,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 104,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel trim broken and in danger of coming off

Pass 4 Jan 2022

brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

nsf cv boot perished

osf suspension bush noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes visabel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,545 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes visabel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,767 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2019 85,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2018

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

noise from steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,057 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust starting to corrode

noise from steering column

Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,057 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust starting to corrode

noise from steering column

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,115 miles

brake pipes corroded

screen chipped

Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front number plate damaged

screen chipped

brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,489 miles

EML is on

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

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

rear exhaust casing is deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML is on

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

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

rear exhaust casing is deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 70,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking on the side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,765 miles

siloencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

siloencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,165 miles

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

both front tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,606 miles

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

both front brake flexi pipe supports split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,355 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low.

slight knocking in steering colum.

slight travel on handbrake.

some wear on wiper blades.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,355 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads getting low.

slight knocking in steering colum.

slight travel on handbrake.

some wear on wiper blades.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,703 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,703 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 KWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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