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KN53 LFD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear brake noisey

tail gate struts weak

windscreen cracked along bottom edge of screen

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,398 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,391 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

osf tyre de-void of tred inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,961 miles

Advise free play at parking brake leaver

Advise slight knock at steering wheel / column

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,851 miles

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

free play at hand brake leaver

slight knock at steering wheel/column?

Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

free play at hand brake leaver

slight knock at steering wheel/column?

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,008 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Advise On Front Brake Disc

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,461 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 LFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

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

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