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KN53 LZM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,056 mi
Last recorded71,056 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,056 miles

corrosion front brakes

milage display difficult to see

r/n/s door handle stiff on outside

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,753 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 55,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2014 45,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,902 miles

airbag light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light illuminated

near side front tyre side wall cracked and deteriorated

near side rear tyre side wall cracked and deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,465 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracks

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 27,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,178 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 24,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,563 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 LZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

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