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KN53 LDF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,525 mi
Last recorded81,525 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,525 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,792 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

knocking from front

Fail 24 Sep 2013 66,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

knocking from front

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Part of rear exhaust corroded.

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,326 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

knocking noise from steering column

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

knocking noise from steering column

Fail 12 Oct 2010 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,919 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,639 miles

damage to n/s/r door and front bumper

front brake hoses worn

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r door and front bumper

front brake hoses worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,412 miles

n/s/r door and front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,388 miles

both bumpers damaged

n/s/r door damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2007 33,388 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both bumpers damaged

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,030 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 LDF 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 62.5%.

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 LDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN53 LDF registered?

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

Is KN53 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 LDF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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