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KN53 LCP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,082 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

nearside front brake hose perished

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,368 miles

both front brake hoses outer rubber casing split

both rear tyres wearing stepped on inner edges

exhaust system is rusty

front brake discs worn lipped

front brake hoses are cracking advise replace

metal brake pipes are rusty

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,053 miles

Front both brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,053 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 28 Jun 2014 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,163 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR / PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER KNUCKLE

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,058 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 LCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

KN53 LCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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