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KN53 LTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 95,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,282 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,555 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front nearside (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front offside (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,724 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,368 miles

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 40,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,218 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 32,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,255 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on3 mm

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,609 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,066 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,264 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 LTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

KN53 LTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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