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KN53 KWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 KWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,123 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,466 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,975 miles

alight movement in both steering arm fixings.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,484 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 KWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

KN53 KWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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