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KN53 LBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,040 mi
Last recorded68,040 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 65,877 miles

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) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight noise detected on steering

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,261 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,261 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,895 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,895 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 59,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 46,928 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,590 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,590 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,702 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 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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