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KN53 LBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,362 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,449 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,598 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,152 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,589 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 LBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

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

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