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KN53 LZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,378 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,070 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,601 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 29,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 25,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,150 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 23,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,392 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 20,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,296 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 LZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

KN53 LZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KN53 LZP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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