MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
brake pipes/sub frames/suspension components corroded(under trays sill covers fitted)
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)
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes may need attention
rear exhaust bracket needs attention
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
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)
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)
both rear tyres starting to perish
front discs worn
knock from steering column area
n/s/r seat belt visual inspection only
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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