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KN53 LFB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,320 miles

Nearside 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 16 Jul 2015 75,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,688 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 72,688 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,378 miles

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

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

front wiper blades

Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,045 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

SRS tell tale on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,680 miles

NSF brake hose protective casing detereated

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

OSF brake hose protective casing detereated

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Slight knocking noise from steering column when steering wheel rocked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,680 miles

NSF brake hose protective casing detereated

OSF brake hose protective casing detereated

Oil leak

SRS light on

Slight knocking noise from steering column when steering wheel rocked

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,142 miles

nearside rear tyre excessivley cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,260 miles

osf and nsf tyre outer edges worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,620 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 LFB 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 68.8%.

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

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