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KN53 LZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,126 mi
Last recorded105,126 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 105,126 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 105,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,375 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2013 99,375 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,880 miles

centre seatbelt offside stalk has no shroud and cant easily be released but the nearside stalk opperates fine

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,727 miles

front dampers slightly corroded

front tyres perished and worn low

steering column knocking slightly

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,849 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,301 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 LZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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