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KN53 LEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,310 mi
Last recorded70,310 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 70,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,522 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play botyh side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,609 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,668 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 67,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,478 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,489 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,207 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,569 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

rubber grip on handbrake lever insecured

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,000 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 LEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN53 LEU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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