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KN53 LDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,844 mi
Last recorded101,844 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes/sub frames/suspension components corroded(under trays sill covers fitted)

Fail 30 Oct 2019 94,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes/sub frames/suspension components corroded(under trays sill covers fitted)

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,012 miles

Exhaust box corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust box corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rubber sleeve split. both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Hand brake cable corroded.

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rubber sleeve split. both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hand brake cable corroded.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,866 miles

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

rear brakes may need attention

rear exhaust bracket needs attention

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERBODY TRAYS PREVENT FULL INSPECTION OF BODYWORK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 56,254 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERBODY TRAYS PREVENT FULL INSPECTION OF BODYWORK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,618 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front discs worn

knock from steering column area

n/s/r seat belt visual inspection only

Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front discs worn

knock from steering column area

n/s/r seat belt visual inspection only

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,402 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,789 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 LDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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