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KN53 KWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 KWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 758,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,169 miles

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

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

n/s/r hand brake low

Pass 28 Nov 2009 63,121 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2009

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,396 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 43,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,781 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 KWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KWK, 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 KWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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