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KN53 LCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,262 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 45,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 43,775 miles

knock on the steering column

n/s/r and front tyres cracking 195/50 15 V

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,671 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres cracking

knock from steering column area

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,250 miles

knock on steering

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,178 miles

knock from steering column area

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 37,176 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators affected by hazard lights flashing constantly (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper blade missing, scratched drivers side of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not tested due to offside wiper blade missing (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

knock on steering

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock on steering

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking & perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,331 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knock from steering

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,104 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in the steering

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to the o/s/r bodywork

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r wheel/tyre distorted

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to the o/s/r bodywork

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r wheel/tyre distorted

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,961 miles

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

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

badge missing from o/s/f wing

brake pads getting low on o/s/f

limited inspection carried out due to plastic trims covering underneath of vehicle

o/s/f tyre, cuts in tread

scratches on front bumper and o/s/f wing

scratches on rear bumper and n/s/r 1/4 panel

Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

badge missing from o/s/f wing

brake pads getting low on o/s/f

limited inspection carried out due to plastic trims covering underneath of vehicle

o/s/f tyre, cuts in tread

scratches on front bumper and o/s/f wing

scratches on rear bumper and n/s/r 1/4 panel

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 LCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

KN53 LCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is KN53 LCA safe to buy?

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