MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
air box hanging off
Central Rear Non obligatory wiper blade missing
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Non obligatory wiper blade missing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjusting (3.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
air filter unit hanging off
rear wiper blade missing
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Body component likely to become detached nearside door mirror glass hanging out (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
air filter unit hanging off
rear wiper blade missing
Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front tyre has run flat damage
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle heavily corroded
Rear wheel arch corroded but not sharp
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front tyre has run flat damage
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle heavily corroded
Rear wheel arch corroded but not sharp
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside door mirror loose inner mechanism damaged
nearside rear jacking rubber block missing
rear exhaust box corroded
rear wiper split/worn
steering column shaft making slight noise +slight play in lower universal joint
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside door mirror loose inner mechanism damaged
rear exhaust box corroded
rear wiper split/worn
steering column shaft making slight noise +slight play in lower universal joint
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box corroded
steering column shaft making slight knocking noise+slight play in lower universal joint
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box corroded
steering column shaft making slight knocking noise+slight play in lower universal joint
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
steering column shaft making slight knocking noise +has a slight play in lower universal joint play
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KN53 LFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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