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KN53 LDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,309 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2014 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc lipped

front inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,561 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 79,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

BOTH FRONT O/S N/S BRAKE HOSES CASEING DAMAGED

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,097 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 69,097 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,271 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,414 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,728 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of feathering on inner edges

o/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge

windscreen trim loose

Pass 18 Nov 2006 23,123 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 LDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

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

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