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KN53 KWO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,835 mi
Last recorded42,835 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 42,835 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 35,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 35,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,124 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,124 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,182 miles

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

knocking noise on steering wheel/colume within the limit.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,458 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,477 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 20,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,612 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 KWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN53 KWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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