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KN53 LZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,332 mi
Last recorded98,332 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted underside

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 98,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted underside

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer is corroded with a slight leak of exhaust gas.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer is corroded with a slight leak of exhaust gas.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 62,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,355 miles

rear wiper blade split

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

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

front number plate cracked but still secure and readable

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,042 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,684 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 28,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,592 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 LZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

KN53 LZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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