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KN53 LFR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,926 mi
Last recorded61,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,926 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,101 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall split

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished no cords

n/s/r tyre misshaped inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,902 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,775 miles

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

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

nearside indicator lens broken

nearside wiper split

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,367 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,523 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,958 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,997 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,272 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 40,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,989 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 LFR 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 86.7%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

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

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