MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened heavy damage not affecting braking or steering (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by sub frame, rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
bonnet release lever is defective
covers fitted to both outer sills and floors
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight noise detected on steering
Lower undertray and top covers fitted
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Lower undertray and top covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyre in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre in poor condition
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has a cut but no cords showing yet
under the body trays fitted some components can not be seen
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre bold from inside
plastic cover cover all undercar unable to full examin component
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre bold from inside
plastic cover cover all undercar unable to full examin component
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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KN53 LBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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